After traveling around for a while, I found my home in Tokyo. Now working in Shinjuku and discovering something new about Japan every day.
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...
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...
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 were...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
Recycle shops have you covered if you need furniture, new clothes, or items for your house and are looking for a bargain in Japan! Japan’s second-hand shops come in all types and sizes, from large,...
Are you wondering why there seem to be so few internships available or don’t want to pay for your internship position? On this page we put together articles that help you ・Understand the Japanese system...
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...