Rebecca Callahan
TokyoDev Contributor
Rebecca Callahan is a narrative designer and editor living in Japan. In 2015 she founded Callahan Creatives, a writing agency specializing in storytelling for brands and IPs. She enjoys making cool things with cool people, and drinking way too much coffee.
Contributions
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Is Japanese Citizenship Right for You? Get insight into the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of naturalizing in Japan, via the personal experiences of two IT professionals who successfully became citizens.
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Eight Years in Japan: Planting Early Seeds for Long-Term Success Ann Kilzer relates her crash-landing in Tokyo, the work and lifestyle changes she’s observed, and why it’s so important to take time to understand Japan.
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Thirteen Years in Japan: Richard Ramsden On Finding Your Company Richard Ramsden, CTO at Degica, talks about why which company you work for in Japan makes all the difference.
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Fifteen Years In Japan: Anditto Heristyo’s Balancing Act Deputy Manager Anditto Heristyo explains the importance of finding the right cultural balance at work, and why you should always choose the high road.
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Twenty Years in Japan: From Mobile Developer to Engineering Manager Engineering Manager Matthew Gillingham talks about the engineer shortage in Japan, the pros and cons of not being Japanese, and his top two tips for other developers.
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Overtime in Japan Explained: Laws, Pay Rates, and Fixed Overtime (Minashi Zangyou) A deep dive on what’s legal, why companies include fixed overtime in contracts, and how much overtime international developers in Japan really work.
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What Are Software Developers Called In Japan? A breakdown of some of the most common software development job titles in Japan, their practical differences, and the cultural nuances surrounding them.
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Attending Vocational School to Get a Developer Job in Japan International students at Japanese vocational schools are rising fast. Two recent graduates share the costs, benefits, challenges, and how they landed developer jobs.
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A Guide to Writing Japanese Resumes How to write a Japanese shokumu keirekisho (職務経歴書) for developer jobs in Japan—when to use it, what to include, and how to impress recruiters.
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Japan’s Professional Work Discretionary Labour System Of Japan’s several flexible work systems, this can be the most unfamiliar one to international employees. If you’ve signed a discretionary labour contract, find out exactly what that means for you, your paycheck, and your work schedule.
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Changing Careers to Software Development in Japan Four success stories from people who became software developers after moving to Japan, and their advice for anyone who wants to do the same.
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Extending My Japanese Visa as a Freelancer My personal experience extending my work visa in Japan as a freelancer—with dependents, a new sponsoring company, a recent move, and other fun factors. Spoiler alert: it was easier than I thought it would be!
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How to Network as a Developer (Without Feeling Sleazy) Why networking is absolutely vital for developers’ long-term careers, and how to do it online, offline, or in Japanese without feeling like a used car salesman.
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Getting a Job in Japan as a New Grad Learn how new grads are hired in Japan and how to improve your chances of getting a tech job in Japan.
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A Developer’s Crash Course in Coming to Japan We’ve gathered statistics, other developers’ experiences, and advice from industry professionals to help you decide if you want to move to Japan, and what your best visa and job options are.
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How to Pass the Resume Screening Stage in Japan Nine recruiters go into detail on what causes them to accept or reject candidates’ resumes, and how to improve your chance of success.
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Is There a Japanese Equivalent of Glassdoor? How to check a company's reputation before you sign that contract.
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How (and Why) to Get a Bank Account in Japan The benefits of having a local account, tips on selecting a bank, a list of what documents you'll need, and more.
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多国籍チームと日本企業が直面する課題 グローバル採用を進める日本企業が直面する2つの大きな課題と解決策について
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日本企業が外国籍エンジニアを採用する理由 日本のテック企業が外国籍エンジニアを採用する理由と多国籍チームがこうした企業にもたらしたメリットについて
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Reduced Hours and Remote Work Options for Employees with Young Children in Japan A recent update to the Child Care and Family Care Leave Act expands the benefits available for employees with small children. But are there downsides?
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The Challenges Faced by Multinational Teams and Japanese Companies Japanese businesses discuss the two main problems they have encountered hiring internationally, and their solutions.
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Why Do Japanese Companies Hire International Developers? Japanese tech companies share their reasons for hiring international talent, and what they’ve gained from their multinational teams.
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So You Want to Be a Game Dev in Japan Five developers share the good, the bad, and the ugly of being a game developer in Japan, and their top tips for entering the industry.
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Remote Worker Rights In Japan An overview of the recent increase in return-to-office orders in Japan, and the various courses of action remote workers can take.
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Japan Needs International Developers How Japan's labor shortage equals career opportunities for certain international developers.
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A Win-Win: Multinational Development Teams at Givery What is it like to work as an engineer in a multinational team at a Japanese company? Givery offers a case study.
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To -San or Not to -San? Addressing Japanese People in English What is the best way to address a Japanese person in English? There isn't a clear answer, but this article discusses the nuances of the different approaches.
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The "No, I Don't Live In Tokyo" Series: Developing in Kansai To get the real scoop on living in Kansai, TokyoDev asked three developers working in Osaka, Kyoto, and Shiga Prefecture to share their experiences and advice.
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What is a “casual meeting” in Japan? The Japanese-style "casual meeting" is a terrific way to find out whether you're suited for a particular company and whether that company is a good fit for you.
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Bringing Your Pets to Japan Thinking about moving to Japan with your pet? Read this article now, as you might need to prepare almost a year in advance.
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Bringing Your Family to Japan How developers can bring their spouse and children to Japan.
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Japanese vs International Schools: Which Will Work for Your Children? An overview of Japanese vs. international schools, and what you can expect from the public school system.
