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Career Development - Blog Posts
Browse posts about building your tech career in Japan
“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...
“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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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...
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....
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.
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.
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.
TypeScript in Japan - Language Guide
TypeScript has reached quite a popularity since debuting in 2012. Here’s all you need to know about ...
TypeScript has reached quite a popularity since debuting in 2012. Here’s all you need to know about TypeScript jobs and salaries in Japan.
Swift in Japan - Language Guide
Being Apple’s very own creation, Swift is “the” programming language for iOS development. Here’s how...
Being Apple’s very own creation, Swift is “the” programming language for iOS development. Here’s how the language is used in Japan.
PHP in Japan - Language Guide
PHP isn’t exactly in its golden era, but how popular is the well-trusted programming language in Jap...
PHP isn’t exactly in its golden era, but how popular is the well-trusted programming language in Japan? The answer may surprise you.
Go in Japan – Language Guide
Go is one of the most popular programming languages in Japan. Find out how it’s used, the companies ...
Go is one of the most popular programming languages in Japan. Find out how it’s used, the companies that use it, and the job opportunities a...
Java in Japan – Language Guide
One of the earlier programming languages, Java is wildly popular around the globe. So, is that the c...
One of the earlier programming languages, Java is wildly popular around the globe. So, is that the case in Japan? Read our post to find out....
Rust in Japan - Language Guide
Rust is a popular language, but how common is it in Japan? Read to find out how much Rust developers...
Rust is a popular language, but how common is it in Japan? Read to find out how much Rust developers earn, and how Rust is used in Japan.
React in Japan – Language Guide
React is a wildly popular framework around the globe, and things are no different in Japan. Read to ...
React is a wildly popular framework around the globe, and things are no different in Japan. Read to find out how much React developers earn ...
Where are you going? On Choosing Destinations in Travel and Career
The article looks at the parallels between traveling and careers, focusing on the ways to identify t...
The article looks at the parallels between traveling and careers, focusing on the ways to identify the next destination from a new perspecti...
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...
The Business Etiquette Starter Pack: Tips to Help You Adjust to Japanese Corporate Life
Japanese culture is fascinating to observe with its attention to detail. That also makes it a littl...
Japanese culture is fascinating to observe with its attention to detail. That also makes it a little intimidating to be a part of. Don’t le...
What Teaching English in Italy Taught me about Careers in Japan
Career Coach reflects on key career lessons from working as an English teacher in Italy.
Career Coach reflects on key career lessons from working as an English teacher in Italy.
Top Cities in Japan for Startups in 2026
With local and country-wide initiatives, Japan is on its way to becoming a startup powerhouse. Here’...
With local and country-wide initiatives, Japan is on its way to becoming a startup powerhouse. Here’s an overview of each region’s startup e...
3 Lessons I Learned as a New Business Owner and Parent in Japan
3 lessons from a new business owner and parent in Japan. My reflections on the first year of busine...
3 lessons from a new business owner and parent in Japan. My reflections on the first year of business.
Top Family-Friendly Tech Companies in Japan
Want to start a family but don’t want it to affect your career? Here are some of the top Japanese co...
Want to start a family but don’t want it to affect your career? Here are some of the top Japanese companies proving that you can easily have...
Language Training and Interpretation Support in Japan: Which Tech Companies Offer It?
Don’t let the language barrier stop you! Here are some of the best Japanese tech companies that offe...
Don’t let the language barrier stop you! Here are some of the best Japanese tech companies that offer language learning and translation serv...
Is Japan a Good Place To Work As a Software Engineer?
Considering working in Japan as a software engineer? Here’s a helpful guide to making an informed de...
Considering working in Japan as a software engineer? Here’s a helpful guide to making an informed decision.
Women in Tech in Japan: What's the Situation?
Unlocking the potential of the female workforce might be exactly what Japan’s IT industry needs. Her...
Unlocking the potential of the female workforce might be exactly what Japan’s IT industry needs. Here’s all about women in Japan’s “STEM” wo...
Career Coach: Top 3 tips for job seekers in Japan [2026]
Top 3 pieces of advice for early-stage job seekers in 2026. Actionable steps to help you with your j...
Top 3 pieces of advice for early-stage job seekers in 2026. Actionable steps to help you with your job search in Japan.
Top Companies Offering Skill Development Support in Japan [2026 Guide]
An ideal job should not only pay the bills but contribute to your career growth too. Here are some o...
An ideal job should not only pay the bills but contribute to your career growth too. Here are some of the best companies that offer skill de...
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