Communication barriers can come in more forms than you might think. This time, Seung-hyeop shares advice and anecdotes about workplace communication. Hello! After finishing university in South Korea, I am now working in Japan’s......
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Responsibility – Pro’s and Con’s of being in Charge
This time Juan talks about making your own experiences and what it means to take on a leadership role in a Japanese company. Overseeing my own team at work came with some challenges I...
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Japan’s 10 most popular Companies in 2018
What are Japan’s most popular companies? Find out which companies were the most popular among job-seeking students in 2018. This year it seemed that ‘mobility’ was the term of the hour since many companies...
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What I wish I had looked into before Working in Japan…
This time, Yun shares three things you should look into before working in Japan – (dis)likes of Japanese people, the work culture, and the manners. Read on to find out how these things are...
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A Workday in the Life of an Engineer in Japan
For the second article in this series, Dong-hun has taken over the keyboard. Let me show you what a typical day looks like at a Japanese company. I have been working in Japan as...
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An Engineer’s Glimpse into the Japanese Work Culture
In this article series we asked international engineers working in Japan to share their experiences. This time, Arben, who started his job in Tokyo 3 months ago, talks about studying Japanese, what it is...
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Why Japanese People (don’t) Change Jobs
Japan is famous for employees working at one company for all their lives. It still doesn’t seem like changing jobs is common. However, it is getting more accepted, so don’t shy away from following...
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Lifetime Employment and Japan’s Future
Japan is famous for its lifetime employment system, but many Japanese companies are looking for more flexible alternatives. This is good news for foreigners hoping to work in Japan. Why? Lifetime employment is one...
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English Level still low even among IT Staff in Japan
Over 50% of online content is in English. In the global IT world, English is a basic requirement for most – but English skills remain curiously absent in many Japanese offices. Let’s take a...
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Chronicles of the Japanese recruitment system
The Japanese recruitment system with its strict recruitment schedules seems strange to many foreigners. But while the rules may seem arbitrary at first sight, a look into the past shows the path that the...
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Complete Guide to Nomikai
From super strict rules to bosses going crazy, many rumors surround nomikai, Japanese drinking parties. Nomikai are a place where the formal working culture is relaxed and people get drunk and talk straight with...
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Bit Valley – Japan’s Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley – the place where industry giants develop the newest tech, and most of all an ecosystem in which startups can thrive and innovation happens. Does Japan have anything that can compare? What...
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3 Business Manga to Get Ready for Work-Life in Japan
Manga are not only fun, then can also be informative. Despite their often fictional settings, they can give much insight into live in Japan. Why not learn about Japanese work culture and manners by...
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