Japanese Society
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Gift-Giving in Japan: What Life in the Japanese Countryside Taught Me Feeling overwhelmed by Japan’s intensive gift-giving culture? Here are my personal experiences, suggestions, and survival strategies.
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VTubing: How a Japanese Phenomenon Is Going Worldwide While Japanese agencies continue to dominate the industry, non-Japanese VTubers are forging their own unique paths to success.
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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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The English Paradox: Four Decades of Life and Language in Japan A personal perspective on the complex role English plays in Japan.
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Japan Needs International Developers How Japan's labor shortage equals career opportunities for certain international developers.
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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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Why do so many Japanese homes have bars over the windows? Curious about the barred windows in Japan? This article explores three key reasons: window placement, fire code regulations, and traditional architecture.
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The rise and fall of D&D in Japan In 1985, D&D had a massively successful release in Japan. However, its popularity quickly waned. This article chronicles the rise and fall of D&D in Japan.
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The Remarkable Decline in Home Burglary Rates in Japan From 2003 to 2022, the number of home burglaries in Japan decreased by a factor of 12! Reasons behind it include a lower unemployment rate, an increase in crime prevention volunteers, and higher building security standards.
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Recruiters and Human Traffickers: A Short History of Employment Agencies in Japan If you recruit without a license in Japan, you could go to jail. The surprisingly interesting historical origins of recruiting in Japan explains why.
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COVID-19 and IT Jobs in Japan An overview of how COVID-19 affected the software developer market in Japan soon after the pandemic started.
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