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Plain-English guides for Filipinos going to Japan: visas, tests, costs, remittance, scams, and daily life (8 articles)
How to Apply for JFT-Basic and Skills Tests Yourself (No Fixers)
Japan's rules now say test applications must come from you, not a broker. Here is how to register for JFT-Basic and the SSW skills test on your own, step by step.
Sep 10, 2026
Registered Support Organizations in Japan: What They Must Do for You (and Must Never Charge)
Every SSW (i) worker gets a support organization. Here is exactly what they owe you, how the 3-month check-in works, and the one rule they can never break: you pay nothing.
Sep 10, 2026
TITP vs SSW vs Ikusei Shuro: Which Route to Japan Fits You?
TITP is being replaced by Ikusei Shuro from 2027, and SSW is the main route for skilled workers. Here is how the three compare for Filipinos, in plain terms.
Sep 10, 2026
JFT-Basic Explained: What A2 Means and How to Pass It
JFT-Basic is the Japanese test most Filipinos use for SSW. Here is what A2 actually means, what is on the test, and a study plan that works for busy adults.
Sep 10, 2026
SSW Japan Requirements for Filipinos (2026): Tests, Agency, COE, OEC
The full SSW checklist for Filipinos in 2026: which tests you need, why a DMW-licensed agency is required, and how the COE, visa, and OEC fit together.
Sep 10, 2026
SSW Salary in Japan: What You Actually Take Home After Deductions
A typical SSW gross salary is JPY 180,000 to 250,000 a month, but your payslip will show less. Here is every deduction, what is normal, and how to get some of it back later.
Sep 10, 2026
What Is an OEC and Why You Cannot Skip It
The Overseas Employment Certificate is your proof of legal deployment and your exit clearance at the airport. Here is what it is, how you get it, and why 'tourist visa first' is a trap.
Sep 10, 2026
Placement Fee for Japan: What You Should Never Pay, and What Is Legit
Japan-bound Filipino workers pay no placement fee. Here is the short list of legitimate costs, the long list of fake ones, and what to do if someone asks you to pay.
Sep 10, 2026
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