In order to comprehend work-life balance in Japan, it is important to understand the historical context of overtime work and schemes such as the membership-based employment relationship in Japan.
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If companies are reducing their number of teachers or closing locations, does that mean that teachers who have been let go don’t have a new job to go to? With COVID-19 continuing to spread through
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In this age of ever accelerating automation and pervasiveness of AI, there are two ways you can approach this hot topic. The first one, is the traditional way, by which you can simply go over
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Here you will find all you need to know about using a recruiter to find a job in Japan. If you’re looking for a job in Japan, a recruiter can help you find a job fast.
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One of the advantages of being in the recruitment world in countries such as Japan, dealing with foreigners, is that you get to know, first hand, about work-related intricacies from around the world. If you
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Teaching English in Japan can be a rewarding experience, as well as a great way to get your life in Japan started. Every year literally hundreds of positions open all across Japan. Most jobs for
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Thinking of changing jobs in Japan? These practical tips, from interview timing to how to tell your current company, will help you land your next opportunity.
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A confluence of factors is making Japan a land of opportunities. Growing startups ecosystems, great scientific and manufacturing basis, etc. Why and how you should prepare to live in Japan and seize these opportunities?
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Working from home sounds great but it can lead to early burn out. Use these steps to stay productive even when working from home.
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“I fell asleep”. “I was playing an online game”. “I was watching TV”. “I was chatting with friends on social media”. “I haven’t seen the last 3 lectures”. These are some the answers from university
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Many of us are stuck indoors for the foreseeable future, and while it can be frustrating to be at home all the time, it can be a wonderful opportunity to build up your Japanese language
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When applying to jobs in Japan, you may have noticed that a majority of the jobs offered for foreigners are for teaching English as an ALT or in an Eikawa setting. Fortunately, there are other
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The little things that make Japanese apartment life easier. Something unique about Japanese apartment life is the little things. I’m talking about the tiny objects that make living in a tiny space a tiny bit
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Learning and going to workshops like this one is one of the best ways to improve your teaching career in Japan. Going to professional development events in Japan is one of the most under-used ways
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If you want to work in Japan as a foreigner you have to get a work visa, which can be a frustrating and confusing experience. Let me show you all the things you need to
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