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 ...

Thinking of working in Japan? Learn the key rules, cultural norms, and workplace expectations you need to know. From punctuality and hierarchy to communication styles and etiquette, this guide helps ...

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 ...

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Tension – Expats rave about Japan’s efficiency and harmony, yet privately feel squeezed by rules they can’t quite name. Noise – Travel vlogs and corporate brochures flatten complex social codes into ...

Nearly half of full-time workers in their 20s in Japan engage in oshikatsu activities in support of their favorite pop idols, anime characters and sports stars, a recent survey by Japanese recruitment ...

As of June 2024, approximately 600,000 Vietnamese citizens were residing in Japan. The number of Vietnamese residents in Japan has increased tenfold over the last decade as Vietnamese residents ...