Matcha Verte

Matcha Verte

12件の記事・Japan Devブログ

Matcha is a production coordinator who has worked in the Japanese mass media and entertainment industry for over ten years. She has experienced office life in a variety of Japanese companies, from tech startups to traditional major national corporations. Nicknamed a “gaijin yuruchara,” she hopes to bring both insight and humor to readers with the ups and downs of her experiences as an American in corporate Japan.

Matcha Verteの記事

Japan Dev Blog

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    Study in Japan on a MEXT scholarship: What to know and how to apply

    One of the best ways to study in Japan is the MEXT scholarship. Given out by the Japanese government...

    One of the best ways to study in Japan is the MEXT scholarship. Given out by the Japanese government, you can have a full ride to get a degr...

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    How to Buy Concert Tickets in Japan: A Crash Course [2026]

    The system for buying concert tickets in Japan can seem daunting. Many different ticketing sites, fa...

    The system for buying concert tickets in Japan can seem daunting. Many different ticketing sites, fan clubs, lotteries, convenience store pa...

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    It's in the air: The meaning of “kuuki wo yomu”

    There are a lot of unsaid social rules in Japan. This leaves you to “read the air,” or kuuki wo yomu...

    There are a lot of unsaid social rules in Japan. This leaves you to “read the air,” or kuuki wo yomu, in situations both in the workplace an...

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    Respect the hustle: Having a side business in Japan

    Are foreigners working as engineers in Japan allowed to have side businesses? The short answer is ye...

    Are foreigners working as engineers in Japan allowed to have side businesses? The short answer is yes. But there are things to consider abou...

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    How to Learn Japanese: Tips, Tricks and Study Methods [2026 Guide]

    Learning Japanese is no easy task. But it will help you enjoy your time in Japan more and advance pr...

    Learning Japanese is no easy task. But it will help you enjoy your time in Japan more and advance professionally. So how can you study Japan...

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    Business Japanese: The Ultimate Guide [2026]

    Business Japanese can be particularly hard for foreigners. But putting in the time and effort to lea...

    Business Japanese can be particularly hard for foreigners. But putting in the time and effort to learn could help not only your workplace re...

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    The Anatomy of the New Graduate Hiring Process in Japan

    A rite of passage for students in Japan hunting for a job after graduation is shinsotsu saiyou, a re...

    A rite of passage for students in Japan hunting for a job after graduation is shinsotsu saiyou, a recruitment cycle carried out each year by...

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    Taking the leap: How to move from the U.S. to Japan

    There are many ways to move to Japan from the U.S. Japan Dev can help you land that job from abroad....

    There are many ways to move to Japan from the U.S. Japan Dev can help you land that job from abroad. From there, you have to decide what typ...

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    Nomikai: Surviving Japan’s drinking get-togethers

    Drinking parties are an important part of office culture in Japan. But what happens at these events,...

    Drinking parties are an important part of office culture in Japan. But what happens at these events, what etiquette do you need to follow, a...

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    What is power harassment and what you can do: A comprehensive guide

    What is power harassment and what can you do if you encounter it? This article explains the legal de...

    What is power harassment and what can you do if you encounter it? This article explains the legal definition of power harassment and offers ...

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    Who came first? Senpai-Kohai relationships and why they matter

    Japanese society is hierarchical, and the most important relationship you will encounter is the senp...

    Japanese society is hierarchical, and the most important relationship you will encounter is the senpai-kohai relationship. What does it mean...

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    Navigating communication in the Japanese workplace: A guide

    Communicating with Japanese coworkers can be tough, no matter your language ability. Here are some t...

    Communicating with Japanese coworkers can be tough, no matter your language ability. Here are some tips for getting your point across in the...

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