The traditional Japanese working system is built upon a lifelong commitment to a single company. Historically, Japanese employees would join a company, put in long and intensive hours to support its success, and dedicate their entire careers to it, reflecting a profound sense of duty and loyalty towards the employer. While this remains true for…
In a few months, several things will change in the EU blue card application procedures and requirements. The EU Member States are required to complete the transposition of the Directive (EU) 2021/1883 by November 18, 2023. This is the date by which each Member State needs to enact the necessary laws, regulations, and administrative measures…
Learning Japanese is no joke. Featuring three distinct writing systems, a sentence structure which is the opposite of English, and an intricate politeness hierarchy deeply rooted in the culture, the Japanese language is not an easy one to master. This is so true that even artificial intelligence has its share of challenges with it! The…
Social media is saturated. With countless platforms to choose from, millions of content creators engaging daily across them, and an incessant stream of new content being posted and shared every day, the sheer volume of information and digital contents to keep up with can be quite overwhelming. This is not only true for those who…
Italian study permit updates: conversion of the study permit to work permit can now be requested at any time during the year without waiting for the quotas set in the “decreto flussi”. The residence permit issued for study, internship or training allows for limited work (up to 20 hours per week, up to 52 weeks,…
The time of adulthood has arrived for Millennials. According to the Pew Research Center, Millennials is the generation born between 1981 and 1996 (those born from 1997 are often referred to as “Gen Z”). Therefore, as of 2023, Millennials range between the ages of 27 and 42, placing them well into adulthood. Comprising roughly one-fifth…
A new category of work permit has been included to the Italian immigration law Non-EU workers who have already worked abroad for Italian companies or companies participated by Italian firms can obtain a work permit that shall not be subject to yearly quotas. Article 27 of Italian immigration law, which lists the exceptions to the…
New winds of change are stirring in the world of Japanese politics. Currently, it may be just a gentle breeze, but there is undoubtedly a shift taking place. The recent emergence of young politicians, often referred to as “Gen Z politicians“, is bringing a breath of fresh air to a historically static landscape dominated by…
Accord Stadium, located in Sydney, Australia, is the 2nd largest stadium of the country, with a capacity of up to 80,000 fans. Next 20th of July, on the occasion of the opening match of the 2023 Women’s Football World Cup between Australia and Ireland, the stadium will be completely sold out. Women’s football is experiencing…
It was October 2015 when the My Number system was first put into place. All households in Japan received a brand new 12-digits number, and from January 2016 could apply for the My Number Card, a brand new identification card which could be used for a wide range of services such as online applications, online…
