If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to start your career in Japan, you’re not alone! Thousands of people across the globe, including Indians, are curious about everything from salaries to work culture in the country. Recently, an Instagram user, Vicky Kumar (@jaiswalinjapan), shared his experience as a fresher techie in Japan and even revealed his starting salary after all deductions. His post has sparked a lively conversation online, and here’s all about it.
Indian Techie In Japan Reveals His Starting Salary
Vicky Kumar (@jaiswalinjapan) is an Indian software engineer who recently moved to Tokyo for work. In a now-viral post, he revealed his post-deduction starting salary in Japan, sharing that his take-home salary comes to around 1,75,000 yen, which is about ₹1 lakh. In the video, he shared that his base salary is around 2,35,000 yen/month, which rounds up to about ₹1,35,000.
He explained that a portion of his salary goes into mandatory deductions like income tax, health insurance, and other statutory payments. That’s not all, he also mentioned that since he hasn’t yet cleared the required beginner-level Japanese language certification, his company deducts an additional 20,000 yen (around ₹11,500) each month as a penalty.
While ₹1 lakh a month may seem like a great starting salary for freshers in India, many were quick to point out Tokyo’s high cost of living. This left the internet wondering whether Vicky’s starting salary was actually enough to get by in Japan. While many wondered if the salary was too low to live in Tokyo, others had questions about his job and how he managed to get a job in the city.
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Answers Some Of The Internet’s Most Asked Questions
In a follow-up video, Vicky responded to some of the most common questions about his starting salary and life in Japan. One major question was whether he works in a “black company”, a Japanese term for organisations known for exploitative work conditions and extremely long hours. Vicky clarified that this isn’t the case for him. He said he has a healthy work environment, enjoys a good rapport with his seniors and managers, and even goes out for team dinners where everyone cracks jokes and relaxes together.
He also mentioned that he receives paid leaves and regular holidays. Vicky moved to Japan as a fresher, right after completing his studies. When asked one of the most common questions—whether Japan offers enough opportunities? To this, he said yes, especially in sectors like tech and manufacturing. He added that because Japan has a shrinking youth population, it can actually work in favour of skilled professionals looking to build a career there.
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