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Part-Time Work in Japan: 28 Hours, the Rules, and the Reality

The work permit, the 28-hour limit, real hourly rates, and what you must never do under any circumstances.

Tuition, housing, food, transport, insurance — what makes up a student budget and where you can realistically save.

The Certificate of Eligibility is the key stage of admission. Who files it, how long it takes, and what affects the decision.

The four intakes differ not just in start date but in how long you are allowed to study. Here is who each one suits.

A step-by-step breakdown: when to start, which documents you will need, how long the CoE takes, and what happens after approval.