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• 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? [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 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 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.

• 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 28, 2022

  Software Developer Salaries in Japan: The Ultimate Guide [Updated 2022]

  Updated for 2022! Featuring hard data from 100+ tech companies in Japan, this guide will teach you ...

  Updated for 2022! Featuring hard data from 100+ tech companies in Japan, this guide will teach you everything you need to know about softwa...

• 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...

• March 2, 2022

  Best Tech Meetups in Tokyo

  In-person meetups have taken a bit of a hit during COVID-19... But many have moved online, so the...

  In-person meetups have taken a bit of a hit during COVID-19... But many have moved online, so they're still a great way to network. We...

• February 1, 2022

  How to get a visa as an engineer in Japan

  Want to work in Japan but unsure what visa to get? Or even if you're eligible for one? This guide ...

  Want to work in Japan but unsure what visa to get? Or even if you're eligible for one? This guide will tell you everything you need to kno...

• September 27, 2021

  "Should I Become a Manager"? Insights from 7 Tech Experts in Japan

  Are you a software engineer? If so I bet you've asked yourself the question "should I try management...

  Are you a software engineer? If so I bet you've asked yourself the question "should I try management?" We talked to 7 experts in the field ...

• September 10, 2021

  Interview Tips to Land Your Dream Job In Japan

  Job Interviews can be scary. So we asked 5 of the top tech companies in Japan to tell us their best...

  Job Interviews can be scary. So we asked 5 of the top tech companies in Japan to tell us their best tips for applicants. You can apply the...

• August 10, 2021

  The tricky parts of navigating a Japanese workplace

  Want to work in Japan but concerned about the work culture? This guide is for you. Check it out fo...

  Want to work in Japan but concerned about the work culture? This guide is for you. Check it out for honest, actionable tips on how to avoi...

• July 11, 2021

  How to make your tech LinkedIn profile stand out

  In this article we will go through the different steps on how to take advantage of LinkedIn, the go-...

  In this article we will go through the different steps on how to take advantage of LinkedIn, the go-to social network for professionals and ...

• June 12, 2021

  求人の給与レンジを知る方法

  私はソフトウェアエンジニアとして日本でキャリアを築きましたが、アメリカの大学の高い奨学金を返済するため、できる限り良い給与を得る必要がありました。 そのため、仕事に応募する前に給与レンジを知り、...

  私はソフトウェアエンジニアとして日本でキャリアを築きましたが、アメリカの大学の高い奨学金を返済するため、できる限り良い給与を得る必要がありました。 そのため、仕事に応募する前に給与レンジを知り、転職時に給与交渉をするスキルを身につける必要があったので、試行錯誤を繰り返し、給...