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A technologically advanced nation increasingly opening its doors to foreign workers to support its economy.
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A technologically advanced nation increasingly opening its doors to foreign workers to support its economy.
Work & earnings
Minimum wage
Minimum wage varies by prefecture
Skilled salary
Varies widely by city, occupation, and employer
Student work
Usually around 20 hours per week where student work is permitted
Settlement outlook
36 published visa routes
Being verified
No direct permanent-residence route is currently published for this country.
Being verified
Living costs
Housing changes the total more than anything else. Switch cities to see the costs that matter on arrival.
Monthly market estimate
Source-reviewed on 2026-08-25. Cost ranges are monthly market ranges in JPY for one person in Japan; official housing, healthcare, driving and Sri Lankan mission sources were checked, while city rents and groceries remain market estimates from current public market data.
Visa opportunities
Study & post-study
Tuition
Often USD 3,000-45,000+ per year depending on destination and program · Often USD 4,000-50,000+ per year depending on destination and program
After graduation
Usually 6-24 months where eligible
Main intakes
September/Fall and January/Spring intakes vary by institution
Work while studying
Usually around 20 hours per week where student work is permitted
Daily life
National Health Insurance or Employees' Health Insurance.
JPY 410,000 - 768,000
Varies from tropical in south to cool temperate in north
Expect guarantor-company screening, key money in some cities, fire insurance, and a residence-card address update after moving. Never pay before a viewing or trusted inspection, and insist on the deposit receipt or registered-contract proof used in that country.
Sources & trust
Official requirements and market estimates are labelled separately. Always recheck time-sensitive figures before acting.
Last checked · 2026-08-24
This is information, not legal or immigration advice.
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