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Career Development - Blog Posts
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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.
The best universities in Japan [2026]
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...
22 top tech companies in Japan that hire from overseas
Looking for a job in Japan? Here are some of the best companies that hire from overseas and offer vi...
Looking for a job in Japan? Here are some of the best companies that hire from overseas and offer visa sponsorships.
How to Quit Your Job in Japan: The 2025 Guide
Feeling stuck at your job? Got a new job offer? Here’s all you need to know about how to quit your j...
Feeling stuck at your job? Got a new job offer? Here’s all you need to know about how to quit your job in Japan — hassle-free.
Job Hopping in Japan: How Much is OK? [2026]
Changing jobs in Japan is a bigger deal than you might think. Read to find out what constitutes “job...
Changing jobs in Japan is a bigger deal than you might think. Read to find out what constitutes “job hopping” in Japan.
Job Hunting in Japan: How to Score Your Dream Job
Learning the ins and outs of job hunting in Japan can help you get a job faster. Here’s all you need...
Learning the ins and outs of job hunting in Japan can help you get a job faster. Here’s all you need to know to find your dream job in Japan...
Work-Life Balance in Japan: The Ultimate Guide [2026]
Balancing your work and personal life can be tricky, especially if you’re working in Japan. Read to ...
Balancing your work and personal life can be tricky, especially if you’re working in Japan. Read to find out all about it.
How to Find a Job in Japan with NO Experience - 2025 Guide
Looking for your first job? No worries! Here’s everything you need to know about finding a job in Ja...
Looking for your first job? No worries! Here’s everything you need to know about finding a job in Japan with no prior experience.
How to Get Permanent Residence in Japan [2026 Guide]
Getting permanent residency in Japan isn’t as complicated as you may think. Here’s everything you ne...
Getting permanent residency in Japan isn’t as complicated as you may think. Here’s everything you need to know about the process.
SPI Tests in Japan: Everything You Need to Know in 2026
Need to take the SPI test? Read to find out all about the Synthetic Personality Inventory and how to...
Need to take the SPI test? Read to find out all about the Synthetic Personality Inventory and how to prepare for it.
Freelancing in Japan: Opportunities and Challenges [2026 Guide]
Want to work on your terms and become your own boss? Here’s your guide to becoming a freelancer in J...
Want to work on your terms and become your own boss? Here’s your guide to becoming a freelancer in Japan.
Life of a Japanese Salaryman: An Insider's View
Overworked and underpaid, “salarymen” are the unknown heroes of the Japanese workforce. Read to lear...
Overworked and underpaid, “salarymen” are the unknown heroes of the Japanese workforce. Read to learn all about them in this article.
Tech Companies with "Sick Leave" in Japan: 2026 Guide
Sick leave isn’t something you easily come across in Japan. Here’s a list of some of the best tech c...
Sick leave isn’t something you easily come across in Japan. Here’s a list of some of the best tech companies that do provide sick days.
Are software engineers respected in Japan?
Software engineering may be one of the most sought-after jobs in the world, but not so much in Japan...
Software engineering may be one of the most sought-after jobs in the world, but not so much in Japan. Are things changing? Let’s find out.
Top Coding Bootcamps in Tokyo
In recent years, coding bootcamps in Tokyo have gone fully mainstream. Let’s take a deep dive and fi...
In recent years, coding bootcamps in Tokyo have gone fully mainstream. Let’s take a deep dive and find out whether they’re worth your time.
Unemployment in Japan: Are You Eligible? [2026 Guide]
Being unemployed in Japan isn’t the end of the world. Here’s a rundown of unemployment insurance and...
Being unemployed in Japan isn’t the end of the world. Here’s a rundown of unemployment insurance and all its benefits in Japan.
Largest Companies in Japan: Ranked from 1-10
As the 4th largest economy in the world, Japan is home to many successful companies. Let’s check out...
As the 4th largest economy in the world, Japan is home to many successful companies. Let’s check out the ten largest companies in Japan.
Top Interview Questions in Japan: Are You Ready?
Knowing how to answer these commonly asked interview questions can land you your dream job in Japan.
Knowing how to answer these commonly asked interview questions can land you your dream job in Japan.
The State of Remote Work in Japan
Looking for a remote job in Japan? Here’s all you need to know about the current state of work from ...
Looking for a remote job in Japan? Here’s all you need to know about the current state of work from home and the companies that allow it.
What's a "Seishain"? How Full-time Employment Works in Japan
Find out what a "Seishain" (full-time employee) is, and what the different employment types in Japan...
Find out what a "Seishain" (full-time employee) is, and what the different employment types in Japan are in this post.
All About "Flex Time" in Japan
In this post, I explain flex time, also known as the discretionary labor system, as well as other wo...
In this post, I explain flex time, also known as the discretionary labor system, as well as other work-hour systems that exist in Japan.
Starting a Business in Japan
Starting a business in Japan might seem challenging, but this guide will teach you everything you ne...
Starting a business in Japan might seem challenging, but this guide will teach you everything you need to get your business up and running i...
FAANG Companies in Japan
Applying for a FAANG company in Japan? Read to find out all about the tech giants’ Japan offices and...
Applying for a FAANG company in Japan? Read to find out all about the tech giants’ Japan offices and the interview processes for developers.
Startups in Japan: here's what you need to know
Do you have a business idea? Looking for the best place to raise funding for your business? The star...
Do you have a business idea? Looking for the best place to raise funding for your business? The startup scene in Japan is as vibrant as ever...
How and why I built Japan Dev
Japan Dev started as a list of companies I wanted to work for back in 2014. Here's the story of how...
Japan Dev started as a list of companies I wanted to work for back in 2014. Here's the story of how that idea morphed into a job board show...
Changing Jobs in Japan: How to Avoid the Pitfalls
Changing jobs in Japan may be daunting, but it’s not an impossible task. We'll teach you everything ...
Changing jobs in Japan may be daunting, but it’s not an impossible task. We'll teach you everything you need to make it a smooth process.
How to find a job as a software developer in Japan
Finding a software developer job in Japan is tough. Here's some advice to help English speakers avo...
Finding a software developer job in Japan is tough. Here's some advice to help English speakers avoid the pitfalls and find a positive work...
Programming In Japan: What's It Really Like?
Working as a programmer in Japan is a dream for many foreigners. But what's the status of Japan's te...
Working as a programmer in Japan is a dream for many foreigners. But what's the status of Japan's tech industry? Is it a good place to get ...
Tech Recruiters (Headhunters) in Japan: What You Need to Know in 2026
Looking for recruiters or headhunters in Japan? You've come to the right place. In this article, w...
Looking for recruiters or headhunters in Japan? You've come to the right place. In this article, we'll share a list of Japan's top recruit...
Finding The Best Universities in Japan for International Students
Finding the best universities in Japan for international students is hard work. This article can sim...
Finding the best universities in Japan for international students is hard work. This article can simplify the entire process for you.
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