Updated April 23, 2025
How I Became a Software Engineer in Japan with No Experience


Alexander Chen
Alex is a Kyoto-based writer who previously worked as a software engineer and translator for a Japanese tech company. He spends his free time gaming, playing the ukulele, and going on walks with his dog Mugi.
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Explore the top developer jobs in Japan for foreigners
- Senior Fullstack Engineer (Generative AI Product team)
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- ¥8M ~ ¥13M
- UI Designer
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