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Browse our most popular posts for software developers in Japan

  • December 19, 2024

    エンジニア採用の未来:マネーフォワードが挑んだ「エンジニア組織完全英語化」の真相

    マネーフォワードが、400名以上の日本語中心だったエンジニア組織の完全英語化に成功 🎉 約3年間の挑戦の軌跡と成功の秘訣を徹底解説します。

    マネーフォワードが、400名以上の日本語中心だったエンジニア組織の完全英語化に成功 🎉 約3年間の挑戦の軌跡と成功の秘訣を徹底解説します。

  • 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. ...

  • October 25, 2024

    Visa Applications in Japan: A Guide for Employers and Applicants

    Curious about the Japanese visa application process? Check out our guide to learn the whole process...

    Curious about the Japanese visa application process? Check out our guide to learn the whole process: sponsorship, renewals, job changes and...

  • October 25, 2024

    外国人エンジニア雇用時のビザ申請方法・パターン別に徹底解説!

    【ビザ申請のコツ】 海外在住?転職?更新?全パターンを解説 🌏 外国籍エンジニアの雇用を考えている企業向けに、役立つ情報が満載!🚀

    【ビザ申請のコツ】 海外在住?転職?更新?全パターンを解説 🌏 外国籍エンジニアの雇用を考えている企業向けに、役立つ情報が満載!🚀

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • October 4, 2024

    Japan's Healthcare System - A Personal Guide for Expats

    Learn everything you need to know about Japan's healthcare system as an expat, including how to enro...

    Learn everything you need to know about Japan's healthcare system as an expat, including how to enroll in health insurance, find English-spe...

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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...

  • 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 ...

  • 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...

  • March 26, 2024

    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...

  • 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.

  • February 1, 2024

    Software Developer Salaries in Japan: The Ultimate Guide [Updated 2024]

    Updated for 2024! Featuring hard data from 100+ tech companies in Japan, this guide will teach you ...

    Updated for 2024! Featuring hard data from 100+ tech companies in Japan, this guide will teach you everything you need to know about softwa...

  • 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...

  • September 21, 2023

    Tokyo vs. Silicon Valley: Comparing Tech Hubs

    Tokyo and Silicon Valley are buzzing tech hubs with unique characteristics and cultures. Let's do a ...

    Tokyo and Silicon Valley are buzzing tech hubs with unique characteristics and cultures. Let's do a deep dive and compare the two.

  • 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 6, 2023

    Do people speak English in Japan? Here's what you need to know

    Curious about the English proficiency rate in Japan? Here’s all you need to know if you’re consideri...

    Curious about the English proficiency rate in Japan? Here’s all you need to know if you’re considering visiting or moving to Japan as a fore...

  • April 14, 2023

    Popular Fukuoka Tech Meetups and Communities

    Tech communities aren’t just a great way to network but also to stay up to date. Here are some of Fu...

    Tech communities aren’t just a great way to network but also to stay up to date. Here are some of Fukuoka’s best tech communities and meetup...

  • March 22, 2023

    Working as a product designer in Japan: What's it like? [2024 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 14, 2023

    How to write a perfect developer resume in Japan [2024 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 5, 2023

    Move Over Tokyo and Osaka – Fukuoka is The Place to Be!

    Fukuoka isn’t just a city of innovation and technology but also inclusivity. Read to find out why li...

    Fukuoka isn’t just a city of innovation and technology but also inclusivity. Read to find out why living in Fukuoka is the best.

  • December 14, 2022

    Best Tech Meetups in Tokyo

    We went through and checked the status of Tokyo's top meetups to see where the opportunities are. ...

    We went through and checked the status of Tokyo's top meetups to see where the opportunities are. Here's what we found!

  • August 16, 2022

    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...

  • July 27, 2022

    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...

  • March 25, 2022

    Python in Japan - Language Guide

    Python is one of the world's most popular programming languages... but is it commonly used in Japan?...

    Python is one of the world's most popular programming languages... but is it commonly used in Japan? Let's take a look at python developmen...

  • March 17, 2022

    Japanese Work Culture: Here's How to Survive

    Here's all you need to know about Japanese work culture: from its history up to the latest developme...

    Here's all you need to know about Japanese work culture: from its history up to the latest developments. We'll share tips on working culture...

  • March 17, 2022

    Black Companies in Japan: Everything You Need to Know

    Looking for a job in Japan and heard of the term "black company"? Here's everything there is to know...

    Looking for a job in Japan and heard of the term "black company"? Here's everything there is to know about these companies, why you should a...

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