justinlawtonMay 73 minLifestyleApplying to a Job in Japan - 履歴書 and 職務経歴書If you've ever sought employment in Japan, you've likely encountered the 履歴書 (Rireki-sho) and 職務経歴書 (Shokumu-keireki-sho), two essential...
justinlawtonMar 94 minBusinessThe "Big's" of JapanWe’ve all seen the word “Big” used to describe prominent groups of entities that are at the top of their field, discipline, or subject,...
justinlawtonMar 96 minBusinessOverview of the Financial Services Industry in JapanHaving lived in Japan for most of my working life, I am often asked what exactly is the financial services industry (金融業界). It's a...
justinlawtonMar 94 minBusinessAn Introduction to Japanese Trading CompaniesIf you’ve lived in Japan or have done business with Japanese companies long enough, chances are you’ve heard about the “Shosha” or...