Working in Japan looked impossible to most foreign workers until the early 2000s. Japanese language requirements were stringent, visas were scarce, and there was a strong national desire to prefer …
Many people have been eyeing Japan as their top work destination – and for good reason. Japan has the highest pay for foreigners in Asia. However, is this all the …
The Tokyo Olympics will finally take place this year, but arenas will be quieter than in past years for this much-anticipated mega-event. This time, sports fans from other regions of …
Japan is characterized by a formal, high “power-distance” culture. There are clear distinctions between bosses and subordinates, and everyone is expected to know their place as well as when and …
Japan, as a predominantly conservative country, has different norms in many aspects of life, including dress code, than Western countries. Keep reading for some practical Japanese dress code recommendations for …
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With less than a month until the Tokyo Olympics, the Japanese government voted Thursday to suspend the COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo and eight other prefectures while maintaining some …