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Japanese companies are known to be very selective when hiring people for full-time employment. Their recruitment process is often viewed as a highly competitive “survival of the fittest” contest. Companies

Many people who plan to visit Japan are surprised when they find out that most residents don’t speak English. This means it is essential for visitors from abroad or with

Not all companies and people in Japan work on Saturdays and Sundays. Of course, they usually work on Saturdays, and most of them also work on Sundays. Most company employees

I get this question a lot. The short answer is, “it depends on your individual situation.” It’s impossible to give an exact amount because everyone has different needs for cash

(1,000 yen is about nine US dollars) It’s about the price of two or three fancy coffee drinks. The price doesn’t sound like a lot of money, but 1000 yen

For many people, Japan is an exotic destination where one can enjoy the sights and sounds of Japanese culture. For others, it’s a place to go for business or study.

Japan has the holiest sites of any country in the world. Over 80,000 Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines are scattered all around Japan. This makes it difficult for visitors to

It’s a question that plagues many an expatriate. Japan’s coastline to landmass, coupled with its mountainous interior, makes for one of the world’s most climatologically diverse countries. The archipelago stretches