working in Japan (Page 6)
Whether you’re visiting Japan on business, working remotely, or just need a quick phone charge, this is definitely something you’ll want to take advantage of.
Supposedly less-than-perfect jobs both sound a lot better than the ones many people actually have.
#kutoo movement continues its fight to free women from company-enforced foot pain.
Fantasizing about relocating to Japan’s ancient capital? Here’s what it’ll cost you per month, and no, a minimum-wage job isn’t going to cut it.
JoJo character designer warns overseas fans about the hardships of working in Japanese animation.
Tokyo Electric Power Company plans to use new visa rules to add foreign staff to its 2011 earthquake/tsunami cleanup efforts.
Hiring managers sound off on different ‘dos, plus how much hair dyeing is acceptable for men or women.
Women in Japan are often required to wear heels for job hunting and office work, but the #KuToo movement wants to squash that part of the dress code.
500-restaurant chain closes all branches to give employees’ time to spend with families at New Year’s.
Attending the company’s “forget the year party” is all but required in Japan, but there are ways out, say the people who came up with these five fibs.
Your company is paying for you to take a pleasure trip! Awesome! You’ll be spending all weekend with your boss and coworkers! Not so awesome.
When you’re leaving the office before your coworkers, you don’t tell them “Sayonara,” you tell them “I’m being rude.”
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