Job Change
Japanese mock interview for free

At Bansou Career, we offer free 30-minute Japanese mock interviews per person. Since it is conducted online at Zoom, you can participate from anywhere in the world. In job interviews in Japanese, you need tips to appeal well, such as honorifics and expressions. The advantages of a Bansou carrier are: Why choose us First, a […]

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Japan Today
What do Japanese people think of corona vaccination?

What do Japanese people think of corona vaccination? Even in Japan, there are pros and cons regarding corona vaccination.There are people who absolutely want to get vaccinated, people who are still waiting, and people who never get vaccinated. As of September 2021, about 20% of the population is said to be unacceptable or wait-and-see population. ワクチン接種、敬遠11% 7割超「副反応心配」―国立精神センター調査:時事ドットコム […]

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Career-in-Japan
What is Over 100 working style in Japan?

The era in which nearly 90% of the people working in Japan were employees(さらりーまん) continued for a long time. These people are called salarymen in Japan and have become the driving force of Japan's growth. However, even in Japan, work styles that do not rely on employment have gradually taken root. Freelance (including side jobs) […]

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Job Change
3 Tips for passing interview with Japanese company

Interviews with Japanese companies are a little special when compared to the rest of the world. For example, it is rare for a Japanese company to have an interview only once. It is usually done about 3 times. You also need to understand what you need for each interview step. Therefore, it seems that you […]

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Japan Today
Why do Japanese only do 20% of telework even in the corona crisis?

Why don't Japanese telework even in this corona crisis? Many foreigners are surprised to see the GAP of the video of the commuter train being full, along with the video of the recent corona epidemic. According to the "Workers' Awareness Survey" conducted by the Japan Productivity Center in July, the telework implementation rate was 20.4%. […]

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Japan Today
What is occupational vaccination(職域接種)? Does Japan have enough vaccines?

What does occupational inoculation(職域接種 しょくいきせっしゅ) mean? Foreigners may be wondering. it means that in order to reduce the burden on the community regarding vaccination and accelerate vaccination, vaccination is carried out at companies and universities in units of occupation (including schools). How do Japanese people feel about occupational vaccination? When I ask my colleague, the reaction […]

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Japan Today
Is corona vaccination mandatory for Japanese people?

Is corona vaccination mandatory for Japanese people? Many foreigners will be worried about this. In conclusion, it's not required. It is left to the degree of freedom of the person. However, on the contrary, even if you want to get a vaccine, the number of young people is still not enough. However, vaccination is strongly […]

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Career-in-Japan
The reason why foreign freelancers may easily work in Japan

Can freelancers work in Japan? Do you have such a question? The answer, depending on the situation, is becoming possible. The number of foreigners working as freelancers seems to be increasing in recent years. Many foreigners work as interpreters and translators, and system engineers, designers, manga artists, and composers. Of course, these people are more likely […]

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Working Culture
"something you should not do" in Japanese office

When many foreigners work in Japanese offices for the first time, they may be wondering if there is any taboo. Here are some things you shouldn't do in a Japanese office. Actually, there are not many taboos when working in a Japanese office as much as overseas. It is because of the lack of religion-based […]

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Working Culture
Why are Japanese sleeping on the train?

Why are Japanese sleeping on the train? This is the most surprising sight for foreigners who come to Japan for the first time. About half of the population on the train is sitting and sleeping. If this was the commuting time, about 70% of the passengers would be sleeping. Why can Japanese people sleep so […]

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