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April 11, 2026 · Japan Work Visa Update

Japan's new work visa rule takes effect April 15. Here's what it means for your Japanese.

Customer-facing roles under Category 3 or 4 now require Japanese proficiency at CEFR B2 — roughly JLPT N2 with an upper-half score. What changed, and where to start if this affects your plans.

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