2026–2027 Official Rulebook & Workbook Suite

Get Hired in Japan Safely—And Thrive Once You Arrive

Two step-by-step digital PDF workbooks for Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia applicants. Pass JFT-Basic A2.2, avoid illegal agency fees, ace your Japanese interview, and integrate smoothly on day one.

Get the Complete 2-Book Bundle — $14.99Book 1 + Book 2 + Printable Worksheets (Save 25%)Or download the Free 12-Page Mini-Guide →

Built to prevent $1,500–$4,500 mistakes

Verified against October 2026 ISA, MOFA, MHLW, and Japan Foundation rules.

All 19 SSW(i) & 11 SSW(ii) Sectors

Updated for the October 2026 ISA rules, including the April 13, 2026 Food Service intake suspension and open factory alternatives.

JFT-Basic A2.2 (200+) Study Plan

12-week self-study tracker using free official Japan Foundation textbooks to clear the August 2026 A2.2 scoring split.

Top 10 Sector Kanji Glossaries

Essential workplace Kanji, Romaji, and English terms for Nursing Care, Food & Beverage Manufacturing, Industrial Product Manufacturing, Accommodation, Construction, and more.

Japanese CVs & 25 Interview Q&As

Copy-and-fill JIS Rirekisho and Shokumukeirekisho templates plus 25 verbatim Japanese interview answers with interviewer psychology.

35+ Workplace & Clinic Dialogues

Master Hou-Ren-Sou reporting, shift handovers, apologizing professionally, City Hall registration, and medical clinic visits.

Scam Audit & ¥500k+ Pension Refund

Contract & agency fee audit checklist (PH DMW, VN DOLAB, ID BP2MI) plus the 5-step Dattai Ichijikin lump-sum pension refund guide.

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Read the free sample chapters first, or unlock the complete printable A4 editions immediately via Stripe.

Volume 1 • 8 Modules

The SakuraPass Japan Job & Work Visa Playbook

Complete 19-Sector SSW(i) & 11-Sector SSW(ii) Guide, Top 10 Sector Kanji Glossaries, JFT-Basic A2.2 12-Week Study Tracker, Rirekisho & Shokumukeirekisho Templates, 25 Interview Q&As & SEA Exit Clearances

$9.99(₱550 / 249.000₫ / Rp 150.000)

✓Pathway Decision Tree & Regional Take-Home Yen Savings Calculator (Tokyo vs. Chubu/Kyushu)
✓Deep-Dive Briefings & Workplace Kanji Glossaries for the Top 10 SSW Industries
✓Copy-and-Fill Rirekisho + Shokumukeirekisho CV Templates & 5 Industry Self-PR Scripts
✓The 25-Question Japanese Job Interview Master Script Book (JP + Romaji + English + Psychology)
✓Contract Audit Worksheet, PH (DMW/OEC), VN (DOLAB) & ID (BP2MI) Annexes + 12-Week Study Tracker

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Complete 2-Book Japan Mastery Bundle

Includes both full master workbooks (Book 1 + Book 2), all printable worksheets, 25 interview Q&As, 35+ workplace scripts, and free April 2027 ESD reform updates.

$14.99$19.98(~₱850 / 369k₫ / Rp 225k)

✓Full Book 1: 8-Module Job & Visa Playbook + 10 Sector Kanji Glossaries
✓Full Book 2: 7-Chapter Workplace, Culture & Society Handbook
✓Copy-and-Fill Rirekisho + Shokumukeirekisho CVs & 25 Interview Q&As
✓35+ Workplace & Clinic Scripts + 20-Item Halal Kanji Decoder
✓5-Step ¥500k–¥900k Pension Refund Guide + April 2027 Reform Update

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Book 1 Sample PDF Book 2 Sample PDF

Volume 2 • 7 Chapters

Thriving in Japan: Workplace, Culture & Society Handbook

First 14 Days Civic Setup, 35+ Verbatim Workplace & Clinic Scripts, Tatemae vs. Honne Decoder, Item-by-Item Garbage & Bicycle Laws, 20-Item Halal/Food Kanji Dictionary, Pension Refund Protocol & PR Compliance Log

$9.99(₱550 / 249.000₫ / Rp 150.000)

✓First 14 Days City Hall, Bank & SIM Setup + October 2026 Permanent Residence Compliance Rules
✓15 Verbatim Workplace Survival Scripts (Hou-Ren-Sou, Apologizing, Sick Leave & Shift Handovers)
✓12-Phrase Indirect No Dictionary (Tatemae vs. Honne) + 20 Clinic, Pharmacy & City Hall Dialogues
✓Item-by-Item Garbage Sorting (Gomi) Encyclopedia & Strict Bicycle Laws That Affect Your Visa
✓20-Label Halal/Pork-Free Kanji Decoder + 5-Step ¥500k–¥900k Pension Lump-Sum Refund Protocol

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Inside the curriculum

Module 1 and Chapter 1 are unlocked in the free sample previews.

Book 1: Job & Work Visa Playbook (8 Modules)

Module 1: The 2026–2027 Reality Check, Pathway Decision Tree & Take-Home Pay Calculator (Free Sample)
Module 2: Complete 19-Sector Guide & Exam Mastery (JFT-Basic A2.2 + Skills Tests)
Module 3: Deep-Dive Sector Briefings & Essential Workplace Kanji Glossaries (Top 10 SSW Industries)
Module 4: How to Actually Get Hired (Job Channels, Rirekisho, Shokumukeirekisho & 5 Industry Self-PR Scripts)
Module 5: The 25-Question Japanese Job Interview Master Script Book
Module 6: The Scam-Shield, Contract Audit Worksheet & Worker Protections
Module 7: Southeast Asia Exit Clearances (Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia) & Step-by-Step Overseas Sequence
Module 8: Printable Action Workbook & Master Tracking Sheets
Official Government Source Directory (Verified 2026-10-28)

Book 2: Workplace & Culture Handbook (7 Chapters)

Chapter 1: Your First 14 Days & The "PR-Safe" Civic Rulebook (Free Sample)
Chapter 2: Cracking the Japanese Workplace Code (How to Be Valued & Promoted)
Chapter 3: Decoding Silent Communication (Wa, Tatemae vs. Honne, & Meiwaku)
Chapter 4: The Daily-Life & Medical Survival Phrasebook (20 Verbatim Real-Life Dialogues)
Chapter 5: Living Like a Respected Neighbor (Housing, Gomi, Bicycle Laws & Disasters)
Chapter 6: The Southeast Asian Expat Thriving Guide (Food, Halal Kanji, Remittances, Pension Refund & Community)
Chapter 7: Printable Civic, PR-Compliance & Survival Worksheets

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The 2026–2027 Japan Visa Alert & Survival Mini-Guide

12 Costly Visa Myths, Pathway Comparison Matrix, 5-Point Agency Scam Check & Top 5 Unwritten Japanese Workplace Rules

✓The 12 Costly SSW & Work Visa Myths Table (Updated Oct 2026)
✓Urgent Alert: April 13, 2026 Food Service SSW(i) Intake Suspension
✓August 2026 JFT-Basic Scoring Split Explained (Why You Need A2.2 = 200+)
✓5-Point Recruitment Agency Scam-Check & Top 5 Japanese Workplace Rules

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Frequently asked questions

Are these physical books or instant digital PDF workbooks?

They are instant-access digital workbooks (online reader + A4 printable PDF). Immediately after Stripe Checkout, you are redirected to your unlocked edition with your permanent License Key.

Can I read a free sample before buying?

Yes. You can download the complete 12-Page Visa Alert Mini-Guide for free, and you can read or download Module 1 of Book 1 and Chapter 1 of Book 2 (with the full Table of Contents) on this page.

Does this cover the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia?

Yes. Both books include dedicated exit-clearance checklists for the Philippines (DMW/OEC), Vietnam (DOLAB), and Indonesia (BP2MI), plus Halal/pork-free Kanji decoders and remittance comparisons.

I am a beginner in Japanese. Can I still use these books?

Yes. Every workplace script, interview answer, and clinic dialogue includes Japanese, Romaji pronunciation, and English translation, plus a 12-week beginner study plan.

What happens when the April 1, 2027 ESD (Ikusei Shūrō) rules launch?

Every purchase includes a free update to the 2027 Reform Edition covering the April 1, 2027 ESD transition and SSW(ii) B1 language rules.

How do I switch between Book 1 and Book 2 with the $14.99 Bundle?

Your bundle License Key unlocks both books. Use the Switch to Book 2 / Book 1 link in the top bar of the reader or print both editions as A4 PDFs.