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• September 22, 2023

  Job-Type vs. Membership-Type Employment in Japan

  Discover the history of Japan’s very own “membership-type employment” and why the country is switchi...

  Discover the history of Japan’s very own “membership-type employment” and why the country is switching to “job-type employment” in this post...

• September 21, 2023

  Tokyo vs. Silicon Valley: Comparing Tech Hubs

  Tokyo and Silicon Valley are buzzing tech hubs with unique characteristics and cultures. Let's do a ...

  Tokyo and Silicon Valley are buzzing tech hubs with unique characteristics and cultures. Let's do a deep dive and compare the two.

• September 5, 2023

  Japanese Work Hours and Systems: All You Need to Know

  As an employee in Japan, one of the first things you should know is the work-hour system in place. R...

  As an employee in Japan, one of the first things you should know is the work-hour system in place. Read to learn all about the different wor...

• August 22, 2023

  Transitioning into Tech: From English Teacher to Software Engineer in Japan

  I transitioned from English teacher to Software Engineer in Japan, and now work in Tokyo. This is fo...

  I transitioned from English teacher to Software Engineer in Japan, and now work in Tokyo. This is for those curious about one way it can be ...

• July 25, 2023

  Does Japan Have a Digital Nomad Visa? [2023 Guide]

  Considering living in Japan as a digital nomad? Here’s all you need to know about digital nomad visa...

  Considering living in Japan as a digital nomad? Here’s all you need to know about digital nomad visas and the options available in Japan.

• July 15, 2023

  Japan's Open Source Community: Guide for 2023

  What do you know about Japan’s open-source community? Read to learn all about the landscape of OSS d...

  What do you know about Japan’s open-source community? Read to learn all about the landscape of OSS development in Japan, as well as the avai...

• July 13, 2023

  Agile Development in Japan: The Current Situation [July 2023]

  The Agile methodology has long been embraced by the biggest players in the IT industry, but how popu...

  The Agile methodology has long been embraced by the biggest players in the IT industry, but how popular is it in Japan? Read to find out whe...

• July 1, 2023

  Teamwork in Japan: Tips for Working with Others

  Teamwork is a crucial aspect of work life, and it’s also the key to every company’s success. Read to...

  Teamwork is a crucial aspect of work life, and it’s also the key to every company’s success. Read to find out Japan’s approach to team-build...

• June 11, 2023

  Reference checks in Japan [2023 Guide]

  Reference checks are a popular subject among job seekers, but how common are they in Japan? Read to ...

  Reference checks are a popular subject among job seekers, but how common are they in Japan? Read to find out all about reference checks in t...

• June 11, 2023

  Business cards in Japan: What you need to know in 2023

  Explore the transformation of business cards in Japan from traditional paper to digital formats. Div...

  Explore the transformation of business cards in Japan from traditional paper to digital formats. Dive into the cultural significance of Japa...

• June 6, 2023

  Do people speak English in Japan? Here's what you need to know

  Curious about the English proficiency rate in Japan? Here’s all you need to know if you’re consideri...

  Curious about the English proficiency rate in Japan? Here’s all you need to know if you’re considering visiting or moving to Japan as a fore...

• May 30, 2023

  How to navigate Japanese labor contracts and employment types like a pro

  About to sign your first employment contract? Read our guide to learn all about Japan’s labor laws t...

  About to sign your first employment contract? Read our guide to learn all about Japan’s labor laws to avoid getting the short end of the sti...

• March 22, 2023

  Working as a product designer in Japan: What's it like? [2023 guide]

  Wondering what working as a product designer in Japan is like? Read to find out about product design...

  Wondering what working as a product designer in Japan is like? Read to find out about product design in Japan, as well as the top companies ...

• March 16, 2023

  How to craft a great "Rirekisho", or Japanese resume [with template]

  Do you have a Japanese resume? Find out how to prepare the Japanese resume “rirekisho” and check out...

  Do you have a Japanese resume? Find out how to prepare the Japanese resume “rirekisho” and check out our resume template in this post.

• March 16, 2023

  What's a Shokumu-keirekisho? How to write a Japanese CV [with template]

  Need a Japanese CV? Here’s all you need to know to prepare a good shokumu-keirekisho as an engineer ...

  Need a Japanese CV? Here’s all you need to know to prepare a good shokumu-keirekisho as an engineer in Japan.

• March 14, 2023

  Top 10 Highest-Paying Programming Languages in Japan

  Here’s a list of the top 10 programming languages that’ll get you the highest pay in Japan.

  Here’s a list of the top 10 programming languages that’ll get you the highest pay in Japan.

• March 14, 2023

  How to write a perfect developer resume in Japan [2023 guide + template]

  Want to know how to write an effective developer resume in Japan that gets you an interview? Read ou...

  Want to know how to write an effective developer resume in Japan that gets you an interview? Read our guide to find out.

• March 13, 2023

  Computer science in Japan: The 2023 guide

  Considering studying computer science in Japan? Here’s all you need to know about CS education in Ja...

  Considering studying computer science in Japan? Here’s all you need to know about CS education in Japan and how it compares to other countri...

• March 13, 2023

  How to survive coding interviews in Japan

  Heading off to your first coding interview in Japan? Read our guide to find out what the process is ...

  Heading off to your first coding interview in Japan? Read our guide to find out what the process is like and how you can prepare.

• March 12, 2023

  The best universities in Japan [2023]

  Japan has some of the best universities in the world. Find out the top universities in Japan and lea...

  Japan has some of the best universities in the world. Find out the top universities in Japan and learn about its world-class education in th...