April 01, 2021
The Current State of Work-Life Balance in Japan
Is it possible to work in Japan and maintain a good balance between work and other parts of your life? In this article, we look into how things currently are and the change that’s......
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Current Entry Restrictions to Japan (March 2021)
In this article, we summarize the entry restrictions currently in place in Japan. Find out if you can get a visa, what documents you need to prepare and what you have to do before...
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How to apply for a job in Japanese – Guide with Example
Finding an open position is one thing. But what do Japanese companies expect from a written application? And how do you write one? In this article, we provide background information, an example and a...
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In-Demand Programming Skills in Japan 2020
Which programming languages have the most demand in 2020? Which of them pay best? In this article, we have a look at the recent data. The demand for IT specialists and programmers is high...
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How to get a Job in Japan from India
Finding a job in Japan from India used to be hard – but things have changed. In this article, we introduce some ways how you can find work in Japan. For some of them,...
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Average salaries for Young Professionals in Japan
How much income can you earn in Japan? Detailed information about typical salaries in Japan for your age group lets you know what to expect and plan ahead. (※This article was first published in...
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Non-teaching jobs in Japan for foreigners
A lot of foreigners in Japan start out as English teachers. But many other types of jobs are available – even for newcomers to the respective industries. This article lists some of the options....
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Top 10 Skills to get hired in Japan 2020
Find out which skills you need to get a job in Japan! You know your code and are ready to dive into new projects, but a different country with different rules and values can...
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Web Development and On-The-Job-Training in Japan
What is work as a web developer in Japan like? We talked to Kanno-san, who learned how to code on the job and is now managing a team of engineers – including multiple non-Japanese...
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Challenging Yourself in Japan: A Retrospective
Working in Japan advancing your career often means diving into new responsibilities and tasks with no previous experience. In this article, I want to share my experiences after three years of working at a...
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Vocabulary for Your IT Job in Japan
If you work in IT in Japan, you’ll find yourself using a lot of English words. However, not all terms are straight-up loanwords. Have a look at our list of Japanese IT terms to...
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Specified Skilled Worker Visa – Door to Japan
The Specified Skilled Worker Visa is an opportunity for many foreigners who want to work in Japan. But currently, it can be hard to find information about requirements, tests, and the process. This article...
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Job hunting in Japan and the Coronavirus
In 2020, the spread of Covid-19 brought big and sudden changes to the usual Japanese fresh graduate job hunt. Find out how job seekers were affected and what you can do in 2021. (※This...
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Female Engineers in Japan
Engineering professions and Japan – both are not exactly associated with equal opportunities for women. But is this image still accurate? Here’s how things are looking for women in engineering professions in present-day Japan....
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Everyday Work in Japan: Improvements and Challenges
How is everyday work in Japan? We talked with Earlwin, a former student at a language school in Shinjuku. Since we last interviewed him about one and a half years ago, he has started...
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