How difficult is it for a software developer to find a job in Japan?

I am a junior programmer and I wonder how realistic would it be for me to find a job at a Japanese company in Tokyo or elsewhere? I'd like to mention that I don't really speak Japanese.

posted by  BarbaraEbara | 9 years, 2 months ago | 4 comments


Why is Japan so safe?

any ideas?

posted by  cocoapriest | 9 years, 3 months ago | 9 comments


Why do Japanese people wear indoor slippers at school?

Is cleanliness so important?

posted by  cocoapriest | 9 years, 3 months ago | 2 comments


Are big watches the latest trend in Akiba?

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I have seen many tourists, particularly fro East Asia, buy huge watches like this one:

But I am not sure if I see as many locals wearing big watches. What is trending among the young locals?

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 3 months ago | 1 comment


Free Japanese classes by volunteers, anyone?

Here is a list of free Japanese classes in the Shinjuku area:

http://www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp/foreig...

Please add other classes if you know any, so that we can have a good list.

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 3 months ago | 0 comments


Any photos of the new model of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 stadium?

I could see this news article and the previous models on the news, but I am yet to see the new one:

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/new...

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 3 months ago | 2 comments


if you edit your game save files you can be arrested in Japan!

puzzles and dragonsI wanted to ask if it is too much, but apparently in Japan it isn't - a student was arrested for doing just that: http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2016/06/...

posted by  banzaitokyo | 9 years, 3 months ago | 0 comments


Anyone knows a good cat cafe in Akihabara?

I'd like one with less people, and preferably large cats :o).

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 3 months ago | 2 comments


Can town-office patrols help to reduce crime around US bases?

Local government officers of Okinawa are going to patrol around the US camp there, after the recent increase of crime related to the Marines.

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/new...

Do you think t…

posted by  Yubi | 9 years, 3 months ago | 0 comments


Is "Donald Trump" a popular conversation topic in Japan?

My Japanese is not good enough to join conversations, but I haven't heard the name often.

posted by  Kanji-fan | 9 years, 3 months ago | 1 comment

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