I moved to Japan three years ago and started working a corporate job. Hanging out with coworkers at nomikai is important, and they often involve a lot of alcohol. Fax machines are surprisingly popular ...

Thinking of working in Japan? Learn the key rules, cultural norms, and workplace expectations you need to know. From punctuality and hierarchy to communication styles and etiquette, this guide helps ...

While working hours have fallen and reforms are in place, Japan is still wrestling with a deep-rooted culture of overwork. Kazuyo Kitada used to work seven days a week — 9am to midnight on weekdays, ...

TOKYO — Japan, a nation so hardworking its language has a term for literally working oneself to death, is trying to address a worrisome labor shortage by coaxing more people and companies to adopt ...

Add DMNews to your Google News feed. Tension – Expats rave about Japan’s efficiency and harmony, yet privately feel squeezed by rules they can’t quite name. Noise – Travel vlogs and corporate ...

As of June 2024, approximately 600,000 Vietnamese citizens were residing in Japan. The number of Vietnamese residents in Japan has increased tenfold over the last decade as Vietnamese residents ...

When I moved from Italy to Japan three years ago, I felt overwhelmed by how different my life felt. So much about the Asian country has surprised me, especially when it comes to office culture and ...