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Browse posts about building your tech career in Japan

Career Development - Blog Posts

Browse posts about building your tech career in Japan

  • November 21, 2024

    From Defense Industry to Robotics in Japan: A Job You Can Brag About

    After starting his career in the U.S. defense industry, Justin followed his passion for robotics and...

    After starting his career in the U.S. defense industry, Justin followed his passion for robotics and moved to Japan, combining his technical...

  • November 21, 2024

    Top Internet Cafes in Kyoto for Remote Workers

    Explore top remote work locations in Kyoto. Our guide covers Internet cafes, manga cafes, and atmosp...

    Explore top remote work locations in Kyoto. Our guide covers Internet cafes, manga cafes, and atmospheric coffee shops with fast Wi-Fi and l...

  • November 21, 2024

    Best Internet Cafes in Osaka: Our Recommendations [Nov 2024]

    Internet cafes can be a safe haven for work, study, and even overnight stays—Discover Osaka’s best I...

    Internet cafes can be a safe haven for work, study, and even overnight stays—Discover Osaka’s best Internet cafes in this post.

  • November 18, 2024

    Find Your Oasis: The Best Coworking Spaces in Osaka

    Working remotely in Osaka? Here are our top coworking space recommendations from various corners of ...

    Working remotely in Osaka? Here are our top coworking space recommendations from various corners of the city.

  • November 7, 2024

    From Google to Mujin: One Engineer's New Start in Japan

    Heman began his career as a software engineer at Google in the USA. But in 2023 he decided to leave...

    Heman began his career as a software engineer at Google in the USA. But in 2023 he decided to leave it all behind and move back to Japan. ...

  • October 25, 2024

    How to Learn Japanese: Tips, Tricks and Study Methods [2024 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...

  • October 24, 2024

    From Boarding School to Waseda University: My Education in Japan

    Going to school in Japan is a unique experience. But you might be wondering if you should go to univ...

    Going to school in Japan is a unique experience. But you might be wondering if you should go to university in Japan, or get an undergraduate...

  • October 4, 2024

    How to Negotiate Your Salary in Japan: Essential Guide for Tech Professionals

    A Complete guide on how to negotiate your salary as a foreigner working in tech in Japan. Practical ...

    A Complete guide on how to negotiate your salary as a foreigner working in tech in Japan. Practical tips on how to effectively prepare and n...

  • September 22, 2024

    Are You Eligible to Apply? How to Check Your Japanese Level

    Here’s our guide to common Japanese language requirement labels found in job listings and how to ass...

    Here’s our guide to common Japanese language requirement labels found in job listings and how to assess your skill level.

  • September 18, 2024

    Business Japanese: The Ultimate Guide [2024]

    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...

  • August 29, 2024

    An Essential Guide on How to Become a Junior Developer in Japan

    Discover the essential strategies and tips on landing a junior developer role in Japan, from expert ...

    Discover the essential strategies and tips on landing a junior developer role in Japan, from expert advice on resume writing and working wit...

  • August 2, 2024

    Comprehensive Guide to Childcare Options in Japan for International Families in 2024

    Discover the complete list of options for childcare in Japan and a step-by-step guide to decide whic...

    Discover the complete list of options for childcare in Japan and a step-by-step guide to decide which is the best choice, especially for an ...

  • August 2, 2024

    Raising an International Family in Japan: Experiences and Advice

    Get a glimpse of the day-to-day life of an international family living in Japan. Experience and advi...

    Get a glimpse of the day-to-day life of an international family living in Japan. Experience and advice for parents working in tech, through ...

  • July 25, 2024

    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...

  • June 27, 2024

    “The Alchemist”: Interview with Angelica Wang

    An interview with Angelica Wang, the Customer Success Manager at Japan Dev. She shares her journey o...

    An interview with Angelica Wang, the Customer Success Manager at Japan Dev. She shares her journey of coming to Japan through JET, getting i...

  • June 25, 2024

    “Into the Unknown” Interview with Eric Turner, founder of Japan Dev (Part 2)

    In continuation to Part 1 of the interview with the Founder of Japan Dev, Eric shares his insight on...

    In continuation to Part 1 of the interview with the Founder of Japan Dev, Eric shares his insight on the changes happening in Japan’s tech s...

  • June 19, 2024

    “Into the Unknown” Interview with Eric Turner, founder of Japan Dev (Part 1)

    Eric, the Founder of Japan Dev, shares his personal journey of how he came to Japan and reflects on ...

    Eric, the Founder of Japan Dev, shares his personal journey of how he came to Japan and reflects on his career transitions over the decade.

  • June 12, 2024

    Objective-C in Japan - Language Guide

    Once the king of iOS development space, Objective-C may have handed the crown over to Swift, but how...

    Once the king of iOS development space, Objective-C may have handed the crown over to Swift, but how’s it doing in Japan? Read our guide to ...

  • June 5, 2024

    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 ...

  • June 3, 2024

    Vue.js in Japan - Language Guide

    Vue.js is a popular framework of JavaScript. Read our guide to learn about the career prospects and ...

    Vue.js is a popular framework of JavaScript. Read our guide to learn about the career prospects and how much Vue.js jobs pay in Japan.

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