January 24, 2019
Rent Cost in Tokyo – The Ultimate Guide
Living in Tokyo can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Monthly rent often leaves the biggest hole in your finances, so today let’s take a look at budget living options in Japan.......
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Guide to Internships in Japan
Internships in Japan are popular among foreigners, but suitable positions can be quite hard to find. This guide sheds some light on internships in Japan and how to get one. Internships in Japan In...
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Difference between Visa and Status of Residence
Visa and Status of Residence are often used interchangeably, but they are two very different things. Visa In most cases, people talk about visas. A visa to travel to a foreign country, a visa...
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What is the JLPT and When to Take it
The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, JLPT, is the one and only certificate to showcase your overall grasp of Japanese. With 5 test levels to choose from and only two test dates per year this test...
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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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New Year’s Greetings at the Office
During the last business day of the year, it is customary in Japan to greet everyone you were working with that year. This is part of greasing work relationships and helps to “sell your...
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Guide to the Business Japanese Proficiency Test
Guide to the BJT: structure, levels, necessary skills, and when to take it. What is the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test The BJT or ビジネス日本語能力テスト in Japanese is a 135 min multiple choice test,...
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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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Passing the JLPT N1 – These Methods Worked for Me
The Japanese Language Test is a challenge for everyone. Shi-yon talks about preparation methods and how to keep going. It took me 3 attempts and 2 years to get the N1, even though I...
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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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Japanese Industries Looking to Hire
Looking for a job in Japan, but not sure in which fields you have the best chances to get one? Let’s find out which industries are most active in hiring international staff. Even today...
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How to Change Jobs in Japan – A timeline
Thinking about changing jobs in Japan? Find out about the process, paperwork and everything you need to know for a good transition to your next career stage. Ground rules It is okay to change...
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Is the JLPT enough to Work in Japan?
Lee is taking a look at how much the JLPT really says about your ability to speak Japanese at work. The short answer to the initial question is a simple no. It took me...
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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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Language and Communication Skills for the Japanese Workplace
Communication barriers can come in more forms than you might think. This time, Seung-hyeop shares advice and anecdotes about workplace communication. Hello! After finishing university in South Korea, I am now working in Japan’s...
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