May 2021
How Bonuses Are calculated in Japan: Will You Receive One?
In Japan, bonuses are a key part of many employees' compensation packages, in addition to their regular monthly salary. Typically referred to as "bonuses" or "summer/winter bonuses," they are usually paid twice a year—in June and December. Bonuses in Japan are not legally mandated, meaning there is no obligation for employers to pay them under […]
Do I need to buy Omiyage（土産） for Japanese colleagues?
What is Omiyage(お土産)？ The "souvenir" is originally meaning a local product, and was called "tosan" or "dosan". The "souvenir" has a unique Japanese culture that is somewhat different from the foreign cultures you buy for yourself, such as "Gift". Japanese "souvenirs" are mainly bought to distribute to others, not yourself. Do I need to buy […]
What is Premium Friday in Japan? Can I go home early?
What is premium Friday in Japan? Premium Friday is a personal consumption promotion campaign initiated by the Government of Japan and the business community in 2017. Its purpose is to spend a little richer (premium) time than usual on Friday at the end of the month. Many companies recommend leaving the company at 13pm - […]
What is Japan’s Work Style Reform "Hatarakikata-Kaikaku" ?
Is Japan’s Work Style Reform a Success? Japan's work style reform has been a topic of great discussion in recent years. Established to address issues such as long working hours, declining labor productivity, and the need for a better work-life balance, the reform aims to modernize Japan’s workplace culture and improve overall employee well-being. But, […]
The top three reasons for changing jobs in Japan
According to DODA(Japanese recruiting service, 2019) the top three reasons for changing jobs for about 100,000 people who changed jobs during the year 2018 were 1st "I have another job I want to do" (14.7%) and 2nd "I am dissatisfied with my salary" (11.0%). , 3rd place was "Uncertain about the future of the company" […]
University student employment rate 96% is still high in Japan?
It was found in a survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare that University student employment rate 96%,which is 2 points lower than last year due to corona effect. 大学生就職内定率９６％ コロナ影響で去年より２ポイント低下｜NHK 首都圏のニュース NHK It was the second lowest rate after 2010, which was affected by the Lehman shock. According to the Ministry of […]
5 things you shouldn't do when 1 on 1 with Japanese
1 on 1 meeting at workplace in Japan The 1 on 1 meeting The 1 on 1 meeting method is said to be culture that originated in Silicon Valley, which supports human resources development. In Silicon Valley, which is war for talented engineers and other human resources, there should be needs to value face-to-face communication […]
Nobody in Shimbashi, Tokyo office district today
Japan is still suffering from the corona crisis. Japan is still suffering from the corona crisis. The plaza in front of the SL locomotive at Shimbashi Station is usually crowded with people, whether on weekdays or on holidays. It is unlikely that you will be able to take a picture without such a person. In […]
Why do Japanese people try to work at least for 3 years?
Japanese people is sticking to try to work at least for 3 years. Why do Japanese people try to work at least for 3 years? It seems that it is a Japanese policy to stay in the same place for at least 3 years. Three years on a stone 石の上にも3年 There is such a saying "Three […]
What is Career Consultant, Japan(National License)?
A career consultant is a national qualification A career consultant is a national qualification established in April 2016 in Japan, which is a specialist who designs life career according to individual aptitude and work experience. Career consultants are needed in a wide range of fields, including corporate personnel and education-related departments, university career centers, public […]