Garrett Omi

Garrett Omi

7 articles on the Japan Dev blog

Garrett is a yonsei (4th generation Japanese American) originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. Currently, he works as a software engineer and resides in Kamakura with his wife and son. Outside of coding and writing, you’ll most likely find him on the beach or at home roasting coffee.

Articles by Garrett Omi

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    Evaluating a Tech Role in Japan

    Learn how to evaluate a tech role in Japan during interviews from green flags, red flags, and key qu...

    Learn how to evaluate a tech role in Japan during interviews from green flags, red flags, and key questions to reveal things you should know...

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    Working as a Solo Engineer on a Small Team in Japan

    What it’s like working as a solo engineer in Japan. Learn the pros, cons, and what to expect before ...

    What it’s like working as a solo engineer in Japan. Learn the pros, cons, and what to expect before joining a small engineering team.

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    Living and Working Remotely from Kamakura

    What working and living remotely in Kamakura, Japan can look like – a beach town just an arm’s reach...

    What working and living remotely in Kamakura, Japan can look like – a beach town just an arm’s reach from the city center.

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    Building a Tech Portfolio for Japanese Employers

    When it comes to building a technical portfolio in Japan, most places emphasize making a personal we...

    When it comes to building a technical portfolio in Japan, most places emphasize making a personal website. But is that all there is to it?

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    Overcoming Tech Interviews and Coding Assessments in Japan

    Is landing a software engineer role in Japan any easier or harder than the rest of the world?

    Is landing a software engineer role in Japan any easier or harder than the rest of the world?

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    Driving With An International Driving Permit (IDP) In Japan: Who Is Safe To Drive?

    Using an International Driving Permit can be a great way for visitors to explore Japan, but what abo...

    Using an International Driving Permit can be a great way for visitors to explore Japan, but what about foreign residents?

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    Landing My First Developer Job As a Coding Bootcamp Grad: Alternative Approaches to the Resume Grind

    Lately, it’s not easy to land a job in the industry. But what about Japan? Is there still a chance t...

    Lately, it’s not easy to land a job in the industry. But what about Japan? Is there still a chance to land software engineering roles withou...

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