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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 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 [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 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? [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

  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 11, 2023

  20 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.

• February 16, 2023

  How to Quit Your Job in Japan: The 2023 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.

• February 16, 2023

  Job Hopping in Japan: How Much is OK? [2023]

  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.

• February 16, 2023

  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...

• February 12, 2023

  How to Find a Job in Japan with NO Experience - 2023 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.

• February 5, 2023

  SPI Tests in Japan: Everything You Need to Know in 2023

  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.

• February 5, 2023

  Freelancing in Japan: Opportunities and Challenges [2023 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.