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WORKING IN JAPAN

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
May 22, 2023
Filling in the cracks: 91AV原创 shifting perspective on disability employment
The Valuable 500’s Crosby Cromwell discusses best practice regarding disability in business in Japan, and she is optimistic about the direction we are heading in.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
May 19, 2023
Get to work: Conquer the mountain that is a Japanese resume
While creating a Japanese resume may seem daunting, it is more just a matter of filling out the sections correctly — even if your Japanese is already above par.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Apr 3, 2023
Help wanted: The (sleeper) agent of change
Some Japanese businesses may see layoffs overseas as a chance to hire ‘agents of change.’ If you’re one of those agents, don’t expect to revolutionize things too soon.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jan 27, 2023
Are ‘white’ companies proving to be too much of a good thing for 91AV原创 Gen Z?
‘Black’ companies are places of excess:?excess overtime, excess chores — not excess pay! And the best way to express the idea of ‘too much’ in Japanese is with the verb-suffix ‘sugiru.’
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Oct 16, 2021
When the boss starts behaving like a dictator
Like a political dictator, the corporate tyrant sets things up to stay in power, according to experts. They suppress the talented and reward those who are loyal.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
May 3, 2021
The downside of decision-making practices in Japan
Adherence to the rules is important in Japan. When those rules don’t work, it is sometimes easier to make a whole new set.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Apr 17, 2021
Paralysis and calm: Two sides of 91AV原创 inertia
COVID-19 hasn’t (so far) affected Japan as badly as other Western countries, but sometimes extreme situations can push people to get up and try to improve their lots in life.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Jan 25, 2021
Five questions to ask yourself when considering a job change in Japan
The season of new employees is fast approaching, here are some last-minute things to ask yourself before making a big career change.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
May 11, 2020
How the coronavirus widens a cultural divide
If you’d like your Japanese colleagues to come around to your way of thinking, you’ll need to convince them in a way that’s common in the culture.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Mar 5, 2020
Japanese corporate culture explains why experts given back seat in virus response
Organizations in Japan tend not to rely on specialists when it comes to solving in-house problems, which may be a consequence of fostering a workforce of generalists.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Feb 13, 2020
Corporate 91AV原创 paralyzing fear of the unhappy customer
Avoiding risks in business can help to keep your company safe, but it also lessens the chance you’ll do something truly game-changing.
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Jan 16, 2020
Why English translation needs the native touch
Japan is a country that prides itself on focusing on the smallest details, so why do incorrect English translations plague signage across the country?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Dec 12, 2019
Working with the Japanese at a senior level when you’re a non-Japanese woman
While stories about mandatory heels and a ban on glasses are making the rounds in the media, the reality of working at a Japanese firm when you’re a woman is not as bad as you may think.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Nov 14, 2019
Ditch the debate tactics when it comes to persuading Japanese colleagues on a course of action
Coming to a compromise, PowerPoint presentations and group consensus will help you get your way at work over an impressive oral argument.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Oct 6, 2019
Dealing with the ‘boss from hell’? You could be getting ‘power harassed’
Insults, physical violence, unreasonable demands — coming from a superior at work these and other types of similar behavior are definitely not allowed.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Sep 18, 2019
Be proactive, not reactive, as an intern
An internship at a Japanese office can teach you a lot about the country’s business culture.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Aug 18, 2019
Plan your response before taking on passive prejudice at the office
What should you do when one of your Japanese colleagues makes a problematic comment? Sometimes it’s best to keep things light.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Jul 7, 2019
Asking for a raise in a Japanese company
When looking for a salary boost at your job it’s important to remember that individual effort is appreciated but not necessarily rewarded.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos / Age Wise
Jun 26, 2019
Deal with clutter while the choice to toss is still yours
A big part of retirement is spent organizing your home and your affairs, but tidying experts advise decluttering well beforehand.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Jun 23, 2019
Cleaning toilets with a smile: The lessons you can learn from a convenience store side job
Learning Japanese and want a bit of extra cash? Getting a part-time job in the service industry can teach you a lot more than the language.
Two Japanese climbers die on remote Himalayan peak in Nepal
Rescuers have recovered the bodies of two Japanese climbers missing for over a week on a remote Himalayan mountain.
Aging Japanese village turns to Peru in search of new residents
Guests from Peru's Belen district interact with a baby in Nanmoku village in Gunma Prefecture.
Budget-friendly restaurant chain Saizeriya succumbs to rising costs
A Tokyo branch of Saizeriya, a chain of family-style Italian restaurants
U.S. has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine and Middle East, sources say
A Ukrainian soldier sets up a Starlink satellite internet system near the frontline in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Oct. 16
U.S. military bans Chinese-made BYD cars from key air base in Okinawa
An F-22 Raptor lands at Kadena Air Base in Kadena, Okinawa Prefecture on Oct. 9. The base is a crucial hub for U.S. military operations in the region.
A dramatic bear hunt in a midsize Japanese city could be a harbinger of what is to come
Zookeeper Tetsuo Iso at the site of frantic search for a wild bear in Utsunomiya on June 9. Iso, 65, was asked by the prefectural government to help capture the bear and it was his shot with a tranquilizer gun that put an end to the saga.
How this long-term resident avoids the annoying tourist label in Japan
Tourists enjoy themselves while crossing the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo on Oct. 12.
What can Asia do to avoid crossing crucial climate tipping points?
Motorists drive through a road covered with smog from wildfires nearby in Ogan Ilir in Indonesia's South Sumatra province on Sept. 25.
Baku championships showcase rising standards in global sumo
Ryan Roddy (second from left back) is pictured with the Ireland sumo team at this month's World Sumo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
91AV原创 permanent residency reform has a glaring blind spot
Japan's immigration reforms risk creating uncertainty by tying permanent residency more closely to language proficiency before clear assessment standards and supporting infrastructure are in place.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Famima Park Azabudai is a concept store by FamilyMart that combines convenience store staples with branded apparel, merchandise and a landscaped outdoor space.
Convenience stores, toilets and the allure of everyday Japan
By Elizabeth Beattie

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