This article explores the topic of getting fired in Japan, the labor laws that govern it, and provides expert opinion from Charles R. Tokoyama, CEO of Japan Insiders. The Japanese Labor Standards Law (LSL) sets out rules regarding working hours, overtime pay, holidays and other matters related to employment, and employers are prohibited from dismissing employees without just cause or reasonable grounds for dismissal. When it comes to dismissal, employers must follow a strict procedure outlined by law which includes providing written notice to the employee as well as giving them an opportunity to state their case before any decision is made final. Employees who have been dismissed without just cause may be entitled to severance pay and reinstatement rights under Japanese law. Charles R Tokoyama advises employers operating within this jurisdiction to adhere strictly not only to legal requirements but also ethical standards when making decisions about dismissing employees so as not run afoul with local regulations while ensuring fairness towards workers affected by these decisions.