Career & Employment
Visa Guide for International Graduates: Working in Japan After UniversityNew!!
Graduating from a Japanese university is a milestone worth celebrating, but your next hurdle is turning student status into permission to work. Japan’s immigration system can look intimidating, yet once you match your future duties with the right Status of Residence, the process becomes a paperwork exercise you can pass on the first try. This […]
Beyond Graduation: Japan's Global University Alumni NetworksNew!!
Japan’s higher‑education landscape is known for its deep traditions, but it is the vitality of alumni and 校友 (kōyū) networks that keeps campuses intellectually young and globally connected. Whether you graduate beneath the cherry blossoms of Tokyo or the maple‑lined avenues of Kyoto, your relationship with your alma mater does not end on commencement day. Instead, it […]
What Japanese firms expect of international students
Japan’s economy still lags behind in globalisation, and this is most evident in the expectations that companies now place on international students. Far beyond “bonus hires”, today’s employers see you as future leaders who can connect domestic know-how with worldwide opportunity. The sections that follow unpack what firms want, why they want it, and how […]
How Japan’s Work Culture Is Becoming More Friendly for Foreigners
In recent years, Japan’s corporate environment has begun to change—slowly but surely. What used to be known for long hours and strict office rules is now transforming into a more flexible and performance-based system. These changes are especially good news for foreign professionals considering a career in Japan. A Shift from Long Hours to Performance-Based […]