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Paul shares red flags to look for, tips for catching scammers, and how TokyoDev is handling these fake job applicants.

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Research shows that speaking two languages at home doesn’t ensure your children will become bilingual. Here’s how I'm raising my children to comfortably speak both English and Japanese.

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Wondering how your visa affects your job prospects in Japan? Learn how employers rank residency statuses when hiring software engineers, from PR to Digital Nomad.

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From visa hurdles to fraud prevention, here's why many Japanese companies limit hiring to residents of Japan.

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Reflections on 2025's milestones for TokyoDev and what they mean for us going forward.

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A parent’s guide to the best things to do with kids in Karuizawa, from playgrounds and easy hikes to ice skating, pools, museums, and nearby day trips.

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TokyoDev's 2025 Developer Survey had 989 respondents. Explore insights on pay, remote work, the gender gap, job satisfaction, and more!

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Resumes from 460 individuals submitted to TokyoDev were accidentally exposed on Bing. We explain who was affected, why it happened, and our response.

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Our annual developer survey is now live! If you’re a software developer living in Japan, please help us by taking it.

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I bought a house in the scenic resort town of Karuizawa. Learn about my experience, the buying process in Japan, and tips for prospective homeowners.

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Personal impressions of coworking spaces and other places to work in the town of Karuizawa, where I currently live.

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As the year winds to a close, I’ve been reflecting on both the accomplishments and the challenges we’ve faced, and how they’re paving the way for what is to come.

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Japan’s lack of same-sex marriage affects people I care about, so TokyoDev joined Business for Marriage Equality, a campaign with 500+ companies involved.

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TokyoDev will instead improve the traditional hiring process.

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TokyoDev's 2024 Developer Survey had 814 respondents. Explore insights on pay, remote work, the gender gap, job satisfaction, and more!

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TokyoDev has launched a new Japanese language blog focused on aiding Japanese companies in building English-speaking engineering teams.

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Our annual developer survey is now live! If you’re a software developer living in Japan, please help us by taking it.

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TokyoDev's LinkedIn page was taken down due to broken automation on their side. Here's what happened.

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How one of Japan's first B2B software companies has built an English-speaking team from scratch.

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A summary of TokyoDev's activities at the world's largest Ruby conference.

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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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Highlights include 74 devs getting a job via TokyoDev, going from me being the only author to having 13 others contributing, and sponsoring 8 different organizations. 

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After my lost MacBook was returned to me with an Activation Lock on it, Apple refused to unlock it. Only after emailing Tim Cook could I get it unlocked.

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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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この記事では、こじんまりと始まった個人ブログが利益を生む求人サイトとなり、月に数万人が訪れるコミュニティへと進化したストーリーをお話しします。

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This year’s survey had a total of 713 respondents who shared their experiences working as an international developer in Japan.

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How I had paid ¥77,619 (500 USD) to have a bricked MacBook returned to me.

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If you’re a software developer living in Japan, please help us by taking it.

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Theories about why it is more difficult to get a job as an international developer in Japan in 2023 than a couple years prior.

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ChatGPT seems like it is a powerful tool for writing a custom cover letter for a job. But what it produces won't help you.

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Companies in Japan can roughly figure out what you made at your previous job, so you might be caught if you exaggerate your compensation.

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TokyoDev sponsors communities that are working to empower women in technology.

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In October 2022, new regulations were put into place that put legal requirements on job board operators.

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558 international developers living in Japan answered our survey about themselves and their work.

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If you're living in Japan and working as a developer, please take our survey by November 6th, 2022.

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435 international developers living in Japan answered our survey about themselves and their work.

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If you're living in Japan and working as a developer, please take our survey by November 22nd, 2021.

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After working on it for more than ten years, I sold Doorkeeper, an event management platform I bootstrapped.

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This article covers a zero-downtime approach for migrating from Paperclip to Active Storage in Rails, focusing on best practices for smooth transitions.

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Software developer salaries in Japan have dramatically increased since I first came here, but this isn't without its downsides.

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362 international developers living in Japan answered our survey about themselves and their work.

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Operating a job board in Japan can lead to legal issues if not properly licensed. This article explains the legal requirements and guidelines for running a job board without facing penalties.

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Learn how to generate social images for static sites using tools like HCTI API and Middleman, ensuring a smooth process for creating shareable visuals at build time.

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An overview of how COVID-19 affected the software developer market in Japan soon after the pandemic started.

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The results of a survey of international software developers in Japan. Breakdowns based on several criteria like language, tech, and company size.

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Safari 12.1.1 has a bug causing crashes when clicking ruby tags, particularly with Japanese kanji readings.

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Learn to calculate your business’s growth ceiling using key metrics like churn rate and customer acquisition.

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Streamline your developer screening process with this guide, focusing on coding tests, interviews, and minimizing bias to attract top talent, especially for startups

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Mark Zuckerberg's focus on creating a simple, relevant product for college students shaped Facebook's success. Learn how his early strategy became a key lesson for entrepreneurs.

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While solid technical skills are necessary to land great jobs, your ability to sell yourself is as important, if not more so.

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Learn how to write developer job postings that attract the right candidates by highlighting company culture, clarifying job expectations, and defining remote work policies.

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I’ve hired several Japanese virtual assistants to help me with various small tasks. Especially if you’re not a fluent Japanese speaker, knowing where to look for one can be tricky, so I’ll share my tips for finding one.

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Developer conferences are ideal for recruiting—if approached correctly. Learn how companies can sponsor events, support their engineers, and build credibility in the developer community.

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This article explores Ruby's evolution in Japan, from a niche language to a mainstream choice for startups. It highlights Ruby Kaigi sponsors and the shift to in-house development.

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Bitcoin's hype is challenged by its low daily transactions. This article examines why Bitcoin is far from replacing traditional payment systems and proving its viability.

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The experience of an Australian software engineer working in Japan.

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A curated list of the best resources for developers starting a business—from blogs and podcasts to conferences and real-world advice from entrepreneurial engineers.

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In our first survey, we only got fifteen replies. Future surveys would do much better.

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How a developer living in London got a job at a Japanese startup.

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After adding a security contributors page to our small startup’s site, we were flooded with low-value bug reports. Here’s how a simple thank-you turned into ongoing security noise—and what we learned.

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Tokyo Rubyist Meetup’s first pair programming event brought Japanese and international developers together through hands-on collaboration—here’s how it unfolded.

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A moving company estimate site overwhelmed me with constant calls, creating a frustrating experience.

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How RubyKaigi and Sapporo Ruby Kaigi handle real-time translation, the challenges of live IRC-based interpreting, and a proposed process to deliver clearer, higher-quality bilingual presentations.

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A reflection on Sapporo Ruby Kaigi 2012—its international atmosphere, community serendipity, and how it helped open Regional RubyKaigi events to the world.

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Forkwell is a platform for engineers to showcase their skills and network. It allows users to endorse each other's abilities, helping engineers find jobs and companies find talent more efficiently.

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Why you won't find junior developer positions advertised in Japan.

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Good design can set your open-source project apart. This article highlights how a well-designed interface, like Octopress’ theme, can significantly boost project visibility and appeal.

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How technology played a critical role during Japan's earthquake, from early warning systems to social media and online communications, helping people stay informed and connected.

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In Japan, Facebook is becoming a leading professional network, similar to LinkedIn, as users maintain a more business-like presence compared to other platforms like mixi.

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