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These days, Japanese university students seem to start job hunting much earlier after entering university. Compared to university students in the past, today’s university students do not have the luxury of time, and they probably have to be overly conscious of adapting to coopera...

When you join a Japanese company, your boss may invite you to play golf on your days off. If you like golf, it may be fine, but some people may not be interested in golf. Is this episode, I explain how to turn down a golf invitation from your boss.

You need to get along with the people around you in a Japanese company. This is because if you are not well liked, you will not be able to rise in a company. It is not enough if you work diligently and sincerely without asserting yourself to avoid being disliked by others. It is ...

It is not so difficult to work with Japanese who have experience studying or working abroad. These Japanese know through experience that there are differences in culture and values between Japan and other countries. There are some Japanese who have no interest in foreign countrie...

In many Japanese companies, detailed work related manuals exist. This may reflect the Japanese love of imitation. For truly autonomous and motivated employees, manuals does nothing but harm.

City life can’t be fun, but it can also be stressful. Some people are tired of city life and dream of living in a country side. In this episode, I tell you the ideals and beauties of country life.

In the past, Japan had many salarymen who were called “corporate warriors” or “economic animals”. They are willing to work long hours and sacrifice their lives. As a result of the various problems caused by long working hours, there has been a movement to correct this way of work...

The first company you join will have a great impact on your values and way of thinking. Because you will be working for a company about which you know nothing, the common practices of that company will become your own norm. That is why you must choose your company carefully .

There’s a stereotype of selling sales person in the world. There are qualities such as cheerful personality, diplomacy, and glibness. However, each person has a unique personality and it is natural that everyone is different. Therefore, company presidents should respect the uniqu...

Studying Japanese with a goal of using correct Japanese, including Keigo, is a wonderful thing. However, in the business world, simply being able to use Kegel correctly will not be enough to impress customers.

People have different values. We all have different views of work. After changing jobs, it is best not to reveal your views on work to those around you easily. This is because differences in values may lead to pointless conflicts.

Many Japanese people separate their true intentions from their tatemae statements. （本音と建前）if you work for Japanese company, no matter how much you like your job, it is safe not to tell the Japanese employees around you about it.