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Five questions to ask yourself when considering a job change in Japan

How-tos Jan 25, 2021

Five questions to ask yourself when considering a job change in Japan

by David Cortez

The season of new employees is fast approaching, here are some last-minute things to ask yourself before making a big career change.

How the coronavirus widens a cultural divide

How-tos May 11, 2020

How the coronavirus widens a cultural divide

by Rochelle Kopp

If you'd like your Japanese colleagues to come around to your way of thinking, you'll need to convince them in a way that's common in the culture.

Japanese corporate culture explains why experts given back seat in virus response

How-tos Mar 5, 2020

Japanese corporate culture explains why experts given back seat in virus response

by Rochelle Kopp

Organizations in Japan tend not to rely on specialists when it comes to solving in-house problems, which may be a consequence of fostering a workforce of generalists.

Corporate Japan's paralyzing fear of the unhappy customer

How-tos Feb 13, 2020

Corporate Japan's paralyzing fear of the unhappy customer

by Rochelle Kopp

Avoiding risks in business can help to keep your company safe, but it also lessens the chance you'll do something truly game-changing.

Why English translation needs the native touch

How-tos Jan 16, 2020

Why English translation needs the native touch

by Rochelle Kopp

Japan is a country that prides itself on focusing on the smallest details, so why do incorrect English translations plague signage across the country?

Working with the Japanese at a senior level when you're a non-Japanese woman

How-tos Dec 12, 2019

Working with the Japanese at a senior level when you're a non-Japanese woman

by Rochelle Kopp

While stories about mandatory heels and a ban on glasses are making the rounds in the media, the reality of working at a Japanese firm when you're a woman is not as bad as you may think.

Ditch the debate tactics when it comes to persuading Japanese colleagues on a course of action

How-tos Nov 14, 2019

Ditch the debate tactics when it comes to persuading Japanese colleagues on a course of action

by Rochelle Kopp

Coming to a compromise, PowerPoint presentations and group consensus will help you get your way at work over an impressive oral argument.

Dealing with the 'boss from hell'? You could be getting 'power harassed'

How-tos Oct 6, 2019

Dealing with the 'boss from hell'? You could be getting 'power harassed'

by Rochelle Kopp

Insults, physical violence, unreasonable demands — coming from a superior at work these and other types of similar behavior are definitely not allowed.

Be proactive, not reactive, as an intern

Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Sep 18, 2019

Be proactive, not reactive, as an intern

by Camryn Privette

An internship at a Japanese office can teach you a lot about the country's business culture.

Plan your response before taking on passive prejudice at the office

How-tos Aug 18, 2019

Plan your response before taking on passive prejudice at the office

by Rochelle Kopp

What should you do when one of your Japanese colleagues makes a problematic comment? Sometimes it's best to keep things light.

Asking for a raise in a Japanese company

How-tos Jul 7, 2019

Asking for a raise in a Japanese company

by Rochelle Kopp

When looking for a salary boost at your job it's important to remember that individual effort is appreciated but not necessarily rewarded.

Deal with clutter while the choice to toss is still yours

How-tos | Age Wise Jun 26, 2019

Deal with clutter while the choice to toss is still yours

by Louise George Kittaka

A big part of retirement is spent organizing your home and your affairs, but tidying experts advise decluttering well beforehand.

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