Working in Japan
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Being the CTO and on the Board of Directors The benefits, conflicts, and cultural caveats of balancing executive leadership and board director roles in Japan.
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Yes, And: What an Improv Stage Can Teach You About Leading Cross-Cultural Teams in Tokyo What does 20 years of improv comedy teach about leading product teams in Japan? Four practical habits for listening, collaboration, and resilience.
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Should Software Developers Take the JLPT? If you’re a software developer in Japan, you may wonder if the JLPT is worth your time. Here’s my take on the exam, and who it’s really good for.
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Working and Communicating with Japanese Engineers Working on an international tech team comes with communication challenges that go beyond just language. Here’s some practical advice I’ve gathered in my ten years of working in Japan.
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Tech Conferences in Japan Discover the most popular developer conferences in Japan, with details on location, languages, ticket prices, attendance, and dates.
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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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Tech Meetups in Tokyo A guide to tech meetups in Tokyo, including where to find them and the differences between Japanese and English meetups.
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Coworking Spaces and Other Places you can Work Remotely in Tokyo Everyone knows about coworking spaces, but what are some of the other options when looking for places to work remotely from.
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Employer of Record (EOR) Services in Japan EoRs can help your business expand to Japan and beyond, and they might be an option if you're looking to work for an overseas company from Japan.
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