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Her journey began in high school with a fascination for Yosakoi dancing, which sparked a deeper interest in the Japanese language and culture. Eventually, she came to Japan as an international student. Despite having no IT background, she launched her consulting career at a Japanese company. We spoke with this Vietnam-born professional about her first SAP project, the challenges of communication, her experience leading a team, and her aspirations for the future. This article offers an honest look at what it means to work in Japan as a foreign national.

An EU-born software engineer shares their experience of building a tech career in Japan—from learning Japanese and adapting to cultural differences, to finding fulfillment in a supportive yet challenging work environment.

From studying Japanese and earning a master’s degree, to building a career as an IT engineer in Japan—a Taiwanese-born professional shares his experience navigating cultural adaptation, career decisions, and his evolution into a leadership role.

From IT monitoring at an insurance company to front-end development—an Indonesian software engineer shares the story of career growth and turning points in Japan.

A Los Angeles-born engineer shares his firsthand experience of working and job hunting in Japan. From landing a tech job with N3-level Japanese to overcoming cultural and language barriers, his journey offers practical insights for international engineers considering a career in Japan.

Pursuing a consulting career in Japan presents both a challenge and a significant growth opportunity for international IT professionals. In this interview, we speak with a data scientist from India who is currently working at a major glo...