Japan Careers Blog

Here are some universal tips on how to best present yourself and what to expect in a job interview.

Thank you to everyone who was able to come to our first-ever Intern Mixer Event!

This is a great opportunity to work in a professional environment and practice Japanese, as well as build skills which are easily applicable to your future career.

For this first-ever event, current SJIP interns and program alumni are all invited to gather for a relaxed evening of food, drinks, and socialization.

Moving to a new country comes with some sacrifice. However, you also open yourself for a whole new world of opportunity to meet new people and experience new adventures.

One of the most difficult things about finding housing in Japan is the lack of availability for foreign residents, but there are a growing number of real estate agencies that are able to help!

Especially with internships in business consultancy and similar areas, knowing some Japanese business etiquette will certainly help you be more culturally aware.

So you’ve got a job offer with a Japanese company, and now you need to get your visa to come to Japan and begin the next chapter in your journey. But what does the process involve?

We’re thrilled to announce that we've affiliated with Mobal to help provide applicants and participants a discounted way to obtain mobile and data services in Japan for unlocked smartphones!

It doesn’t hurt to keep studying on your own to fully retain what you’ll be exposed to during your time in Japan. Here are three of our favorite resources for studying Japanese.

Opening a bank account in Japan is essential so that you can sign up for cell phone service, receive direct deposits from work, among many other useful things.

Employment in Japan is a heavily regulated process, and employers want to make sure they take precautions to avoid fraud during the hiring process.