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  December 20, 2024

  Job Titles and Company Positions in Japan: A Complete Guide

  Discover the ins and outs of company positions and job titles in Japanese so you can navigate the wo...

  Discover the ins and outs of company positions and job titles in Japanese so you can navigate the workplace more smoothly.

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  December 19, 2024

  How to Handle Job Rejections in Japan: a Practical Guide

  Learn practical and effective strategies to handle rejections without burning out in your job search...

  Learn practical and effective strategies to handle rejections without burning out in your job search in Japan.

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  December 18, 2024

  Understanding Payroll Practices in Japan: A Comprehensive Overview

  Do you know how to navigate your payslip? Here’s all you need to know about payroll practices and sy...

  Do you know how to navigate your payslip? Here’s all you need to know about payroll practices and systems in Japan.

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  December 17, 2024

  How Long Does It Take to Get a Work Visa for Japan?

  From application to approval, understand how long does it take to get a work visa for Japan and lear...

  From application to approval, understand how long does it take to get a work visa for Japan and learn strategies to navigate potential obsta...

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  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...

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  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...

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  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.

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  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.

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  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. ...

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  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...

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  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...

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  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...

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  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.

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  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...

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  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...

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  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 ...

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  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 ...

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  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...

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  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...

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  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...

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  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.

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  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 ...

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  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 ...

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  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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  May 27, 2024

  Node.js in Japan - Language Guide

  The JavaScript framework Node.js is beloved for its efficient runtime. Read our guide to find out ho...

  The JavaScript framework Node.js is beloved for its efficient runtime. Read our guide to find out how popular Node.js is in Japan.

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  May 16, 2024

  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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  May 7, 2024

  Scala in Japan - Language Guide

  Scala is a “niche” programming language. So, how popular is it in Japan? Read to find out about Scal...

  Scala is a “niche” programming language. So, how popular is it in Japan? Read to find out about Scala job opportunities, salaries, and more....

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  May 7, 2024

  Kotlin in Japan - Language Guide

  The cross-platform programming language Kotlin is very popular in Japan. Read to find out about care...

  The cross-platform programming language Kotlin is very popular in Japan. Read to find out about career prospects, salaries, and more.

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  May 7, 2024

  Ruby in Japan - Language Guide

  Ruby and Ruby on Rails are still very popular in Japan. Read to learn all about Ruby job opportuniti...

  Ruby and Ruby on Rails are still very popular in Japan. Read to learn all about Ruby job opportunities and average Ruby salaries.

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  May 7, 2024

  JavaScript in Japan - Language Guide

  JavaScript is as popular in Japan as it is anywhere else. Read our guide to learn all about the care...

  JavaScript is as popular in Japan as it is anywhere else. Read our guide to learn all about the career prospects of JS developers in Japan.