February 25, 2021
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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10 Japanese words for busy work situations
Doing business often means being busy – it’s in the name. And in busy situations, communication is essential. In this article, we collected some vocabulary that you can use at the Japanese office when...
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The 10 most popular Japanese Companies in 2020
What are the best companies for your first job in Japan? Based on the activity of real students looking for their first job, Japanese recruitment sites published the most popular companies among students that...
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Bilingual Job Fairs in Tokyo and Elsewhere 2021
You are in Japan and looking for a full-time position? You are prepared to go through a Japanese style recruiting process and you have at least a conversational grasp (ideally business level or more)...
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7 Part-time Jobs in Japan for Foreigners
Are you in Japan as a student or on a working holiday visa and need some extra money? A part-time job doesn’t only help you pay your bills, but also gives you valuable first...
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Job Hunt in Japan: A Professional’s Perspective
What kind of non-Japanese applicants are Japanese companies looking for? What are common hurdles you’ll have to overcome as a foreign applicant? To get an overview, we talked to a Japanese teacher and career...
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Japan’s National Holidays 2021
Japan has quite a few national holidays to make up for its relatively low amount of paid leave. Check out this article to plan for your next holiday! (This article was last updated on...
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IT and Language – Working at Zenken Corporation
Do you want to work in Japan, speak Japanese, and are interested in the IT industry or creative work? Read on to find out about Zenken Corporation, its people, and how and where to...
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