5月 25, 2021
How to Get Along with Your Japanese Boss
Interpersonal relations, especially with your boss, can make or break a job. According to job board provider en Japan, around one in four employees lists not getting along with their coworkers as one of......
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Surviving at the Japanese Workplace: 5 Hurdles for Foreigners
How is Japanese workplace culture different from US-influenced “international” business culture? In this article, we look into the five main aspects and what you can do to reduce frustration and adapt well. When in...
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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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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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The Current State of Labor Productivity in Japan
One of the more common preconceptions about Japan is that its workers are hard-working, but not very productive. Online, you can find plenty of complaints about meaningless, superfluous rules, and huge amounts of paperwork....
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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...
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Gijiroku – Keeping track of meetings in Japanese
Record-keeping is a classic “newcomer task” at Japanese companies. It may seem boring at first, but for Japanese learners, it can be a challenge – and a way to improve communication skills. What is...
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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...
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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...
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Overtime Work in Japan
Working in Japan doesn’t have to mean endless hours of overtime work. Nevertheless, overwork is still an issue. Why is it still prevalent? What types of overtime are there? Do you have to “play...
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Daily Reports – Information Sharing at Japanese Companies
Daily reports are written by many employees in Japan. But why are companies requiring their employees to spend valuable work hours on writing up reports of their day? What is a Nippou? A daily...
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What’s so great about Entry-Level Jobs in Japan?
For new graduates, Japan is the country of unlimited opportunities. Few other countries make it so easy to enter any profession you want, regardless of your background. Entry-level jobs in Japan No Experience Necessary...
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Working in International Teams – A Japanese Perspective
For the final piece of our engineers in Japan series, a Japanese engineer tell us what it is like for him to work in an international team. Introducing Naoki KiMi: Naoki, please tell us...
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Thoughts on Success in Japan
How coming to Japan changed the way one engineer thinks about success, innovation, and what he wants to achieve at work. I’ve been working as Engineer in Japan for 5 years now. I joined...
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3 Essentials for a Successful Career in Japan
What are Japanese companies looking for if not hard skills? If you ever wondered this, you are not alone. Hwang did too, and he went to find the answer. I am Hwang, an engineer...
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