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April 23, 2025
How I Became a Software Engineer in Japan with No Experience
I started my career as a translator with zero tech experience. A few years later, I ended up becomin...
I started my career as a translator with zero tech experience. A few years later, I ended up becoming an engineer at one of Japan’s leading ...
April 21, 2025
Fintech Companies in Japan: Key Companies and Trends in 2025
Japan has a booming Fintech scene, and it’s all thanks to these companies. Meet Japan’s key fintech ...
Japan has a booming Fintech scene, and it’s all thanks to these companies. Meet Japan’s key fintech players in this post.
March 5, 2025
Employer of Record (EOR) in Japan: A Guide for 2025
An employer of record service helps companies expand into new markets, but is it without risks? Here...
An employer of record service helps companies expand into new markets, but is it without risks? Here’s everything to know about EOR in Japan...
February 27, 2025
What It’s Like Joining a Coding Bootcamp in Japan
Coding bootcamps are everywhere, and Tokyo is no exception! Learn more from a bootcamp graduate who ...
Coding bootcamps are everywhere, and Tokyo is no exception! Learn more from a bootcamp graduate who successfully found an engineering job in...
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 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. ...
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.
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...
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...
February 7, 2024
Career Coach: Top 3 tips for job seekers in Japan [2024]
Top 3 pieces of advice for early-stage job seekers in 2024. Actionable steps to help you with your j...
Top 3 pieces of advice for early-stage job seekers in 2024. Actionable steps to help you with your job search in Japan.
January 25, 2024
Best Tech Conferences in Japan for 2025
Tech conferences are a great way to network and learn about your industry. Here are some of the best...
Tech conferences are a great way to network and learn about your industry. Here are some of the best ones happening in Japan.
January 25, 2024
Do you need to pass the JLPT to work in Japan?
What do you know about the dreaded JLPT? Read to find out what it is, how to take it, and whether yo...
What do you know about the dreaded JLPT? Read to find out what it is, how to take it, and whether you need to take it at all.
January 9, 2024
"Why Are You Applying For This Position?" - How to Answer in Japan
Knowing how to answer why you’re applying for a job is crucial. Read to find out how to craft your a...
Knowing how to answer why you’re applying for a job is crucial. Read to find out how to craft your answer and what to avoid in this post.
January 4, 2024
These are the World's Top Niche Developer Job Boards
Like Japan Dev, many niche job boards from around the world cater specifically to tech professionals...
Like Japan Dev, many niche job boards from around the world cater specifically to tech professionals. Read to find out all about them in thi...
January 4, 2024
Work from Anywhere in Japan: 31 Companies with Country-wide Remote Work [Apr 2025]
Do you enjoy working from home? These 32 companies allow you to live and work from *anywhere* in Jap...
Do you enjoy working from home? These 32 companies allow you to live and work from *anywhere* in Japan.
January 4, 2024
8 Companies in Japan with "Worldwide Remote OK" Policies [March 2025]
Looking for a remote position in Japan? Here are some of the best companies that allow remote work f...
Looking for a remote position in Japan? Here are some of the best companies that allow remote work from anywhere in the world.
November 28, 2023
Hackathons in Japan: A Deep Dive
Hackathons aren’t just a great way to network, but to hone your skills and keep yourself up-to-date....
Hackathons aren’t just a great way to network, but to hone your skills and keep yourself up-to-date. Read to find out the best hackathon eve...
November 22, 2023
Moving to Japan as a Software Developer: An Opinionated FAQ
Want to move to Japan and get a job as software developer? Have questions? I have answers. This i...
Want to move to Japan and get a job as software developer? Have questions? I have answers. This is my comprehensive FAQ about moving to J...
November 22, 2023
New Graduate Recruitment in Japan: The “Shinsotsu” System
Did you know that there’s a system in Japan for hiring new graduates? Read to find out about the pop...
Did you know that there’s a system in Japan for hiring new graduates? Read to find out about the popular “shinsotsu saiyo” system and what i...
November 17, 2023
Japan's Top "Green Tech" Startups [Apr 2025]
The growing threat of climate change has boosted green tech startups in a major way. Read to find ou...
The growing threat of climate change has boosted green tech startups in a major way. Read to find out the best green tech startups from Japa...
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 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 ...
June 11, 2023
Reference checks in Japan [2025 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 7, 2023
Background Checks and Employee Screenings in Japan: A Comprehensive Guide
If you’re looking for a job in Japan, you’ll want to learn about background checks. Here’s all you n...
If you’re looking for a job in Japan, you’ll want to learn about background checks. Here’s all you need to know about employee screenings in...
April 24, 2023
Top tech communities in Kansai to help you supercharge your career
Joining tech communities is the best way to network and gain industry insight. Check out these great...
Joining tech communities is the best way to network and gain industry insight. Check out these great communities in Osaka and Kyoto you can ...
April 24, 2023
Why Recruiters Don't Reply: A Guide to Coping With the Unknown
Don’t let frustration get to you! Read this guide to find out why recruiters don’t reply and what yo...
Don’t let frustration get to you! Read this guide to find out why recruiters don’t reply and what you can do about it.
March 22, 2023
Working as a product designer in Japan: What's it like? [2025 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.