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Content Supporting Your Career in Japan
Our blog publishes various content to help you build your career in Japan.
Japanese Business Etiquette for Engineers: What Really Matters vs Outdated Practices
A must-read for engineers looking to work in Japan. Understanding the gap between tatemae (social facade) and honne (true feelings) in business manners. What communication skills do modern startups and development teams actually expect?
Why You Should Use LinkedIn in Japan (and How to Build a Great Profile with AI)
More global companies in Japan are actively scouting talent through LinkedIn. This guide explains why LinkedIn matters in Japan’s tech job market and how to build a strong profile using AI tools.
Differences Between Rirekisho and Shokumu Keirekisho in Japan
In Japan, job applications often require two separate documents: Rirekisho (履歴書) and Shokumu Keirekisho (職務経歴書). This differs from the standard CV in other countries. Learn the proper way to prepare both documents for your job search in Japan.
Complete Guide to Side Jobs and Freelancing for Engineers in Japan: Legal Requirements, Taxes, and Platforms
A comprehensive guide for engineers working as side hustlers or freelancers in Japan. Covers labor laws, taxation, social insurance, recommended platforms, and income expectations with practical insights.
Are Software Engineers in Japan Really Overworked? Work Style Reform and the Current State of the IT Industry
Are software engineers in Japan truly overworked? We examine the current situation after work style reforms, characteristics of the IT industry, and how to choose companies that fit your lifestyle.
Cultural Differences in Japanese Software Development: A Comprehensive Comparison of SIer and Product Companies with Career Guide for Software Engineers
An in-depth comparison of fundamental differences between SIer (System Integration) and product development companies in Japan's software industry. A practical guide for software engineers to understand development styles, tech stacks, and work cultures when building a career in Japan.
How to Negotiate Your Salary in Japan (for Developers, 2025)
A practical, fact-checked guide on how to negotiate your salary as a developer in Japan — covering both domestic and foreign companies, timing, and strategies for real raises.
How to Pass Coding Interviews at Japanese Companies
A practical guide to succeeding in technical interviews at Japanese companies. Learn how to navigate cultural differences, communication strategies, and master various interview formats.
Career Paths for Software Engineers in Japan
Explore career paths for software engineers in the Japanese IT industry. From technical roles to management positions, discover diverse career options, required skills, and leading companies for each path.
Meet the JapanTechCareers Team
This platform was built together by PMs and engineers who have personally experienced job hunting and career transitions in Japan, having worked at top tech companies in Japan

Sangjik Lee
CEO
I've worked as a product manager and software engineer at some of Japan's top tech companies, with experience as both an interviewer and a candidate — receiving multiple offers from leading firms. Now, I'm curating only the best opportunities to help global talent succeed in Japan through JapanTechCareers.

Takuya Mizuma
Founding Engineer
Gained extensive experience as an engineer at multiple companies including Mercari and Amazon Web Services Japan, developing expertise across a wide range of technical domains. As the Founding Engineer of JapanTechCareers, he builds the technical foundation and provides a platform for global tech talent to build their careers in Japan.
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