in Job Search, Skills
Top 10 Skills to get hired in Japan
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 make...
Madelaine
After traveling around for a while, I found my home in Tokyo. Now working in Shinjuku and discovering something new about Japan every day.
in Life, Visa&Co, Work
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 addresses...
in Work, Working Culture
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. (※This...
in Basics, Job Search
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) of...
in Basics, Job Search
You want to Work in Japan? 5 Steps to make it happen!
You want to work in Japan but are not sure what you need to get a job? Follow these 5 steps to cover your bases. 1. Study Japanese First off: It’s possible to live in...
in Laws&Regulations, Work
Engineer Salaries in Japan – Industry Averages by Position
What salaries can you realistically expect as an engineer in Japan? Gain insight into the average income in a variety of IT-related positions. IT jobs are among the top 10 highest paying professions in Japan....
in Work, Working Culture
On the rise: Foreign Workers in Japan
Have you ever wondered how foreigners who are working in Japan got here and what they are doing now? Did you know that only around 20% of all the foreigners living in Japan are here...
in Work, Working Culture
Sleeping at Work in Japan – Myth of the Hardworking Salaryman
Sleeping in public is so common in Japan it even has it’s own name – inemuri. But is it really okay to sleep at work? While urban legends may suggest it is, the reality is...
in Work
In-Demand Programming Skills in Japan 2020
Which programming languages will get you good jobs in 2020? The demand for IT specialists and programmers is high in Japan, but it isn’t always easy to find information on which skills Japanese companies are...
in Business Manner, Japanese, Work
5 Pillars of Japanese Manners
There is no shortage of behavioral rules in Japan. While Japanese manners are strict, especially when dealing with customers, they are not as scary as it first seems. All it takes are 5 basic rules...
in Work, Working Culture
U-Turn and Relocation for a New Job
Have you heard of U-turn and I-turn? Both describe job change patterns in Japan. The terms are often used in recruitment and whole hiring events are dedicated to them. Let’s take a closer look at...
in Guides
Job Application Guide
You want to work in Japan? Follow this guide to find out what you need to know. Either read introductory article for each section or dive right into the details, up to you. Process and...
in Japanese
JFT-Basic – Japanese Test for Foreign Workers
Considering to take the JFT-Basic? Find out what it covers, how to prepare and where to take this new Japanese test, that checks if you got what it takes to manage living and working in...
in Japanese
Find the right Business Japanese Course for you
Business Japanese courses are the finishing touch that lets you hit the ground running on your first day in a Japanese office. There’s only one problem: Which course to pick among all the different options?...
in Laws&Regulations, Work
Minimum Wage in Tokyo, Explained
Tokyo’s minimum wage keeps increasing, and other prefectures follow suit. Do you know how much you have to be paid in Japan? Minimum wage in Japan The average minimum wage in Japan is 901 Yen...