April 01, 2021
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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Average salaries for Young Professionals in Japan
How much income can you earn in Japan? Detailed information about typical salaries in Japan for your age group lets you know what to expect and plan ahead. (※This article was first published in...
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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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Everyday Work in Japan: Improvements and Challenges
How is everyday work in Japan? We talked with Earlwin, a former student at a language school in Shinjuku. Since we last interviewed him about one and a half years ago, he has started...
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IT and Language – Working at Zenken Corporation
Do you want to work in Japan, speak Japanese, and are interested in the IT industry or creative work? Read on to find out about Zenken Corporation, its people, and how and where to...
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Engineer Salaries in Japan 2019 – 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...
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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...
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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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Business Casual – Guide to Choosing the right Outfit
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...
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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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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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Japanese Labor Law Essentials you Need to Know
What rights do you have as an employee in Japan? An overview of what you need to know about Japan’s Labor Laws – from what has to be written in your contract to rules...
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A Workday in the Life of an Engineer in Japan
For the second article in this series, Dong-hun has taken over the keyboard. Let me show you what a typical day looks like at a Japanese company. I have been working in Japan as...
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Why Japanese People (don’t) Change Jobs
Japan is famous for employees working at one company for all their lives. It still doesn’t seem like changing jobs is common. However, it is getting more accepted, so don’t shy away from following...
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