A Brief Look at the Japanese Industrial Standards

When talking about the industrial sector of Japan, one should not neglect one crucial feature - the Japanese Industrial Standards or JIS. The strength of the sector can be attributed in part to these ...

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Defining Job Titles and Positions in Japanese

Job titles are extremely important in Japan in a society where how you address a person changes based on their standing compared to yours. Thus people take care to address people by the proper name an...

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Foreign Talent in Demand: Expansion of Labour Jobs in Japan

Labor jobs are an important component of an economy. Without it, sustaining progress may not be viable at all. A robust economy also opens a huge labor market. In Japan, there is a constant expansion ...

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A Comprehensive Explanation of the Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance in Japan

We cannot see the future; that is why we have to prepare even for events that we do not wish to happen. Understanding the Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance of Japan and how to apply for i...

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Loyalty, Hard Work and Commitment: Assessment of Japan’s Work Ethic

Defined by loyalty, hard work and commitment, Japan’s work ethic has gained notoriety around the world. Japan’s religion and culture are a major factor where the work environment differs g...

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Shanai Shoshin: Job promotions in Japan

For an employee, a promotion opens up huge pathways for progress within one’’s career. Japan’s corporate culture is no different with this practice; however the way candidates for pr...

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Driving a Powerhouse Economy: The Most Common Jobs in Japan

Japan’s strong economy is propelled by major industries of the country with their respective shares in the country’s workforce. With an expanded perspective towards the distribution of the...

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Work opportunities in the esteemed game industry of Japan

Japan has played a major role in gaming development worldwide, as evidenced by top game systems and franchises. Especially now, when the gaming industry intensifies as the evolution of gaming escalate...

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The Famous Salaryman: Japan’s typical Office Worker Explained

Salaryman is the term used to denote Japan’s office workers. Living the corporate life in Japan is treated as a cultural status as it is what the economy relies upon. Understanding an office wor...

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Employment of Foreign Nationals as Workers, Labor and Visa Policy Reforms in Japan

An growing portion of Japan’s population is aging, and to support the economy, the country looks at foreign nationals to fill any labor shortage gap that may occur. Major reforms and policies ar...

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