After traveling around for a while, I found my home in Tokyo. Now working in Shinjuku and discovering something new about Japan every day.
Can you find a job in Japan without having lived here before? We talked with Earlwin about the challenges of job-hunting Japanese style and how attending job fairs and his Japanese friends helped him get...
Can you find your dream job in Japan? To answer this question, we talked with Clemence and asked how she persevered and managed to find the job she wanted in Japan. Read on to learn...
Wondering how to stand out from the crowd? We talked with Yulia about how to be efficient in your job search and why it is important to know what you bring to the table. In...
Job-hunting in Japan can be tough. While most of us experience some struggle, many do manage to secure jobs in this country. We talked to four graduates who made it and recently started working in...
Living in Japan can come with hidden costs, many of them caused by the country’s obsession with 2-year contracts. Whether you rent an apartment or get a phone contract, chances are you will be presented...
This series introduces foreigners who managed to secure job offers in Japan, sharing their experiences and tips. This time Avazbek shared his experiences. Read on to find out more about: ■ On-the-job training ■ Handwritten...
For anyone who wants to live in Japan or simply loves to travel leisurely, the working holiday visa is a dream come true. Normally, a lot of bureaucracy and costs, like tuition fees for a...
Understand the visa options for Japan once and for all. 28 different visa can be confusing at first sight, but many of them cover special cases you don’t need to concern yourself with. Visa for...
Looking for industry names in Japanese? Our list gives you the terms you need to join the conversation. Regardless of whether you are looking job or just want talk about the Japanese economy, without knowing...
You want to do an internship in Japan? You speak some Japanese? Then maximize your opportunities and search internships like the Japanese. This article shows you how. Do it like the Japanese Being in Japan...
Dress code: Business Casual, but what does that actually mean in Japan? Find out about the do’s and don’ts of work fashion. With this style guide, you cannot go wrong. Business Casual Business Casual is...
An internship in Japan can be a great opportunity, but which is the right visa? Answers to your questions about visa types, payment, duration, and other conditions. There is no “internship visa” in Japan. Depending...
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...
Want to get a jump-start at your new job in Japan? Knowing the right vocabulary can make the difference between getting lost at work or fitting right in. Especially during the first month it can...
Japanese job ads are hard to understand? Here are the words you need to find out exactly what a job has to offers. Let’s be honest, we would rather spend our time actively applying for...