Demand grows more than 10 times in size in just five years as Japanese family dynamics change.
working in Japan
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Dwango, the operators of Japan’s Nico Nico Douga streaming service, want to connect passionate cosplayers with paying jobs.
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Gomen and kudasai are great for travelers and students, but if you’re going to be successful and happy working in Japan, you’ll want to know these.
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Managers in Japan often use the phrase “Imadoki no wakai mono ha…” to gripe about young people, but this time there’s a twist.
Majority of participants who don’t live with Mom and Dad are losing money while they work in the anime industry.
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