Working Culture in Japan
Differences Between ‘I Don’t Know’ and ‘I Don’t Understand’ in Japanese
Two words that are commonly confused by beginner/ intermediate students are 分かる and 知る. Gaijinpot has a look at the differences between these similar verbs.
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Want to Enhance Your Career in Japan? Here’s How to Start
A JETRO initiative seeks to help Japanese companies hire highly skilled foreign professionals.
Tweet of the Week #167: Remote Work Ruins Valentine’s Day for Salarymen
A lot of men showed up at the office despite remote work being available. I wonder why?
Tweet of The Week #162: New Year and Going Back to Work
How do people in Japan feel about going back to work after their New Year's holiday?
Finding the Perfect Present for Your Japanese Office
'Tis the season for gift giving or ‘gift leaving' if you work in a Japanese company. If you're going to play Santa at the office, find out the unwritten gift-giving rules in Japan.
Tweet of the Week #157: Back To Office Blues
The state of emergency may be over, but not everyone is itching to get back to the office in Japan.
Tweet of the Week #146: Japanese Dad Realized He Came to Work with Toy Laptop
This dad didn't think his kid's prank was very funny.
Sealing the Deal: The Importance of the Hanko
This little red stamp is your ticket to doing business and officially getting things done in Japan.
Tweet of the Week #127: Comedian’s Advice to Recruits, ‘Don’t Like it? Quit!’
Japan's new generation isn't so fast to accept toxic work environments.
A Coronavirus Christmas: How Foreign Teachers are Coping Without Going Home for the Holidays
With international travel heavily restricted, how are some of Japan’s foreign teachers coping with the situation?
5 Books to Better Understand Japanese Work Culture
Dive into the Japanese corporate machine and the undying devotion that some employees have for their jobs.
6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Working At a Japanese Company
Do NOT underestimate the power of nomikai and other tips!
