December 11, 2018
Thoughts on Success in Japan
How coming to Japan changed the way one engineer thinks about success, innovation, and what he wants to achieve at work. I’ve been working as Engineer in Japan for 5 years now. I joined......
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Is the JLPT enough to Work in Japan?
Lee is taking a look at how much the JLPT really says about your ability to speak Japanese at work. The short answer to the initial question is a simple no. It took me...
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3 Essentials for a Successful Career in Japan
What are Japanese companies looking for if not hard skills? If you ever wondered this, you are not alone. Hwang did too, and he went to find the answer. I am Hwang, an engineer...
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Language and Communication Skills for the Japanese Workplace
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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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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