The truth about working in Japan is more complicated than most people imagine. Long hours, rigid systems, and unique ...
After being elected head of Japan’s ruling party, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s pledge to “work, work, work, work, work” ...
I moved to Japan three years ago and started working a corporate job. Hanging out with coworkers at nomikai is important, and they often involve a lot of alcohol. Fax machines are surprisingly popular ...
I was born and raised in Japan, and I've been living and working in Tokyo for the past 18 years. My country has long been known for its relentless work culture. Before the pandemic, many workers ...
TOKYO -- In the 1980s and 1990s, many foreign workers came to Japan because the economy was strong and there were not enough ...
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Rules for working in Japan

Thinking of working in Japan? Learn the key rules, cultural norms, and workplace expectations you need to know. From ...
In 2019, the Japanese government introduced the Work Style Reform Law which sought to increase diversity in the workplace and improve working conditions. But reform has not been sufficiently discussed ...
An industrious leader is typically considered a positive. But in Japan – a country that has its own word for “death from ...
An Indian software engineer in Japan has gone viral sharing his experience. He works as a Site Reliability Engineer and earns around 10 million Japanese yen annually, approximately 59 lakh rupees. He ...
There is no exclusive data for the number of African-Americans who live and work abroad, but from the media attention over the last 5 years, it is alot. To saving money, starting over, or learning ...
In Japan, seniors are at the top of the social hierarchy. It’s a tradition that has led to a national holiday dedicated to the elderly to honor their contributions to society. But at the same time, ...