【Side Hustles for Foreigners】 The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Crowdsourcing & Earning with Your Residence Card
A must-read for foreigners wanting to start a side hustle in Japan. We explain how to break through the "KYC barrier" that often blocks registration on Coconala and CrowdWorks, and how to safely earn money using your Residence Card. This complete guide covers everything from avoiding bank account troubles to visa precautions and monetizing via affiliate marketing.
![[2026 Guide] How to Become a Freelance Engineer in Japan: Visas & Earning ¥10 Million](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s5zbl9nu/production/dd793878d8c024dd5ede4f9fa05650690c5b8c22-1024x572.webp)
[2026 Guide] How to Become a Freelance Engineer in Japan: Visas & Earning ¥10 Million
[Must-Read for Foreign Engineers] Want to freelance in Japan but worried about your visa? A complete guide to maintaining your "Engineer" status, agents like Midworks to target ¥10M/year, and handling the Invoice System.
![[2026 Guide] Side Jobs with an Engineer/Humanities Visa: Legal Pitfalls & Safe Ways to Earn](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s5zbl9nu/production/18e6a9bfe359a7809fa9e8c91dfed0d8fb56567b-1024x572.webp)
[2026 Guide] Side Jobs with an Engineer/Humanities Visa: Legal Pitfalls & Safe Ways to Earn
Think you can drive for Uber Eats on a work visa? Think again. We explain the "Red Zone" of simple labor, how to avoid deportation, and safe ways to earn extra income legally in Japan.
![[N4 Japanese OK] Earn ¥300,000/Month with Free Dorm! Why Factory Jobs Are Popular Among Foreigners in Japan](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s5zbl9nu/production/1ab837d45ace49d2d234dc47fc7dd4f469c3a0e3-1536x1024.webp)
[N4 Japanese OK] Earn ¥300,000/Month with Free Dorm! Why Factory Jobs Are Popular Among Foreigners in Japan
Can't save money because rent is too high? Factory jobs offer free dorms + ¥300,000/month income. N4 Japanese level accepted. Complete guide on Kikan-kou vs dispatch, top job sites, visa requirements, and real risks for foreigners.
![[Winter Only] Save 250k JPY/Month with Free Rent & Food! 3 Reasons Foreigners Should Work at Japanese Ski Resorts (Niseko / Hakuba)](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s5zbl9nu/production/9c1bd182b7376bcc4d57dec3de878dd158c71ff3-1024x1024.webp)
[Winter Only] Save 250k JPY/Month with Free Rent & Food! 3 Reasons Foreigners Should Work at Japanese Ski Resorts (Niseko / Hakuba)
Winter in Japan is the time to make money. With resort jobs in Niseko or Hakuba, you can save over 250,000 JPY per month with free rent and meals. Work in an English environment and ski all day on your days off. A complete guide to saving nearly 1 million JPY in 3 months.
![[Escape English Teaching] Become an Engineer in Japan! Top 3 Coding Bootcamps for Foreigners [Get up to ¥560k Benefit]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s5zbl9nu/production/666fff4617bbb6534a60a59fa3893459a875144d-1024x1024.webp)
[Escape English Teaching] Become an Engineer in Japan! Top 3 Coding Bootcamps for Foreigners [Get up to ¥560k Benefit]
From English teacher to engineer. A thorough comparison of coding bootcamps for foreigners in Tokyo like Code Chrysalis and Le Wagon. We also explain the hack to get back up to 70% (560,000 yen) of tuition fees using Hello Work's "Education and Training Benefit System".
The Ultimate Guide to Recruitment Agents in Japan for IT Engineers & Programmers
For engineers looking to switch jobs in Japan: A complete guide on English-friendly job boards, how to choose the right recruitment agent, and how to avoid common pitfalls during the application process.
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[Free] How to Turn Your Commute into a Japanese Classroom: Best Audible Books for Expats
Can't open a book on the packed train? Your ears are still free. Use Amazon Audible (30-day free trial) to turn your commute into a Japanese school. Featuring "Kikutan", shadowing techniques, and English bestsellers.
Best Job Sites in Japan for Foreigners (2026): English-Friendly + Japanese Level
You need perfect Japanese to get a good job" is a lie. However, using the wrong job site can make you prey for "Black Companies." We compare the best recruitment agencies by JLPT level (N1-N5) and share the golden rules to avoid failure.