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How to Successfully Apply for a Working Visa in Japan in 3 Easy Steps?

Benefits of working in Japan! A working visa offers you the ability to experience other countries’ work-life balance. Japan in particular offers an exciting opportunity for work experience and career development. Currently, more and more companies are employing foreign talents. This is largely due to the aging population in Japan. It is also due to […]

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How Japan’s work culture changed in the past decades

How foreign talents can thrive in the Japanese evolving corporate world Japan’s job environment is known to be both fascinating and challenging, as it can be considered as a reflection of the two polar opposites that best describe the country: tradition and modernity. Starting from the more traditional elements, they are the ones that tend

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Comparison of CISSP and 2 Other Security Certificates. Which One is More Valuable in Japan?

CISSP or Certified Information Systems Security Professional is one of the most prestigious certificates for IT professionals. It is suitable for experienced IT talents, and its high value reflects the advanced skills and knowledge required to obtain it. Professionals with advanced experience often see higher salaries, making the cost of the certification a worthwhile investment.

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5 Real Reasons Why Japanese Companies Hesitate to Recruit from Overseas

In recent times, the prospect of securing a job in Japan has become increasingly challenging for foreigners. From visa restrictions to cultural differences, here we break down the hurdles one might face and what makes this process somewhat intricate. 1. The Hesitation to Hire Foreigners First, please note that according to Japanese labor laws, terminating

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About Hello World Japan – a community to help foreign IT talents thrive in Japan

A community to help foreign IT talents network and thrive in Japan Why I started the Hello World Japan community? A story about who am I, how I came to Japan, fell down, leave Japan and come back. init: A million-dollar lesson My name is Shih-Wen Su, founder of Hello World Japan, and a foreigner

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