Nate

I LOVE JAPAN! Especially ramen. Work in recruiting

Basic Japanese interview questions

Nate

PH

JP

The basics: Self introduction, what you know about the company, why you applied, what your past experiences can help with the job, strengths and weaknesses.

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Losing something on the train

Nate

PH

JP

A friend had to go to the police station to pick up his train pass because the station only holds it for a certain amount of time

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What do I have to if I change my job?

Nate

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JP

I think the general rule is if you want to stay on your current visa, you have to find a new job within 3 months. Once you find a new job, you have to report your new job to immigration within two wee...

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I play the trumpet. Should I give up playing in Tokyo altogether?

Nate

PH

JP

No, man, don't give it up! There are a lot of options! I mean, you can't necessarily play in your room, but there are cheap studios and parks! Big parks are free!!

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Which theme park do you recommend?

Nate

PH

JP

If you love the thrills, make the trip out to FujiQ in Yamanashi. It's about an hour and half to two hour bus ride out of Tokyo but if you go early in the morning and on a weekday, it's super ...

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Working from home

Nate

PH

JP

Some companies let people work from home, especially now

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What's a good day trip from Tokyo?

Nate

PH

JP

Enoshima and/or Kamakura is my first pick. Enoshima has the beach, an aquarium, the fun little island to explore. Kamakura has temples and shrines and lots of local food to try.

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Getting a haircut

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PH

JP

There's QB House for a 10 minute haircut for 1000 yen if you just need a quick cut! I don't think they speak English but if you know the word for the cut in Japanese or bring a picture. They d...

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Are the morning trains really that bad?

Nate

PH

JP

It can get pretty bad at rush hour. It's especially bad when there's been a delay, so everyone's trying to get on the same train.

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What's the drinking culture like for work?

Nate

PH

JP

It REALLY depends on your company. Some companies/divisions don't go out together at all. And if they do, it depends on the other members. I've had clients that go out drinking almost every ni...

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