Full Width [alt+shift+f] Shortcuts [alt+shift+k]
Sign Up [alt+shift+s] Log In [alt+shift+l]
Articles [alt+h] Reading List [alt+r] [alt+s]

TokyoDev

Visit Blog

Sort By

Popular [alt+1] Recent [alt+2]

Change View

List View [alt+w] Expanded [alt+e]
TokyoDev
The Remarkable Decline in Home Burglary Rates in Japan I stumbled across an amazing fact. From 2003 to 2022, the number of home burglaries in Japan...
a year ago
87

The Remarkable Decline in Home Burglary Rates in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
I stumbled across an amazing fact. From 2003 to 2022, the number of home burglaries in Japan decreased by a factor of 12! Home burglaries in Japan peaked in 2003, with 190,473 cases in Japan. But as of 2022, where the most recent data is available, they have dropped to a mere...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
How I obtained a J-FIND visa in Japan The J-Find Visa enables recent graduates to engage in activities such as job hunting, business...
11 months ago
73

How I obtained a J-FIND visa in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

11 months ago
The J-Find Visa enables recent graduates to engage in activities such as job hunting, business startup, and other income-generating endeavors within Japan — opportunities that were previously inaccessible to do so. I was one of the first recipients of this visa, which provided me...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
A four-stage approach for hiring women on your engineering team “We’d love to have woman engineers on our team, but we don’t get any applying to us” is a common...
10 months ago
69

A four-stage approach for hiring women on your engineering team

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

10 months ago
“We’d love to have woman engineers on our team, but we don’t get any applying to us” is a common sentiment I’ve heard from startup founders, both in Japan as well as my home country, the United States. If you’re in a similar position, and looking to increase the gender...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Grad school in Japan: my experience doing a Master of Sciences in Computer Science My journey in Japan began with an unconventional scholarship program called Vulcanus in Japan, which...
11 months ago
50

Grad school in Japan: my experience doing a Master of Sciences in Computer Science

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

11 months ago
My journey in Japan began with an unconventional scholarship program called Vulcanus in Japan, which allowed me to take a Japanese language course and intern at a major Japanese company. I wrote all about it in [my previous TokyoDev...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
All About Working Visas for Hiring Foreigners Full-time in Japan *This article is a translation of [a Japanese...
a year ago
36

All About Working Visas for Hiring Foreigners Full-time in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
*This article is a translation of [a Japanese article](https://michi.sociarise.co.jp/recruiting-tips/working-visas/) by Takumi Nakamura, the CEO of [Sociarise](https://sociarise.co.jp), a consultancy for hiring global talents.* When considering hiring foreign nationals, their...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
The rise and fall of D&D in Japan In 1985, Dungeons & Dragons (hereafter referred to as D&D) exploded onto the scene in Japan,...
10 months ago
35

The rise and fall of D&D in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

10 months ago
In 1985, Dungeons & Dragons (hereafter referred to as D&D) exploded onto the scene in Japan, achieving massive popularity. The Japanese version of the Basic Rule Set (known as the “red box”) sold an impressive 100,000 copies in its first year. The following year, the gaming...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Coworking Spaces and Other Places you can Work Remotely in Tokyo So you’ve finally made it to Tokyo, and you’re looking for a place to work remotely in peace. Maybe...
a year ago
33

Coworking Spaces and Other Places you can Work Remotely in Tokyo

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
So you’ve finally made it to Tokyo, and you’re looking for a place to work remotely in peace. Maybe you’re all set with a home office, but maybe you live in a one room studio apartment or you’re stuck in a tiny hotel room. Whatever your reason, what are your options for places...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Winning a Coding Contest Got Me a Free Trip to Japan I’m a 23 year old software engineer with four years of experience, and have been working in Poland...
a year ago
31

Winning a Coding Contest Got Me a Free Trip to Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
I’m a 23 year old software engineer with four years of experience, and have been working in Poland for the last two years. Half a year ago I visited Japan where I really fell in love with the people, culture, and food; it felt like a different planet. After I returned to Poland,...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
You’re Too Old For That: Age Discrimination in Japan Tech You’ve got the skills and the drive for the job, but how old are you again? Age matters. We all know...
a year ago
31

You’re Too Old For That: Age Discrimination in Japan Tech

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
You’ve got the skills and the drive for the job, but how old are you again? Age matters. We all know it. The trick is knowing what you’re up against, why these obstacles persist, who might be able to help, and how far you may be required to shift your perspective from where it...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
How I Obtained a Business Manager Visa in Japan Back in August of 2017, I was facing a tough situation. Newly divorced, I had lost my spousal visa...
a year ago
26

How I Obtained a Business Manager Visa in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
Back in August of 2017, I was facing a tough situation. Newly divorced, I had lost my spousal visa and thus my permission to stay in Japan as well. I was in my late 40s and, although I had significant work experience, I had no university degree. I wanted to remain in Japan but I...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Living with a disability in Japan This article is informed primarily by my experiences as a deaf American living in Japan for the last...
a year ago
25

Living with a disability in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
This article is informed primarily by my experiences as a deaf American living in Japan for the last 16 years. Even though I do not have a mobility disability, I have also included notes about mobility accessibility because I also have some awareness of those through relatives. I...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Transferring from the Philippines to be a QA Engineer in Japan Intra-company transfers are a less-common way to move to Japan for work, but [Mary Grygjeanne Grace...
a year ago
24

Transferring from the Philippines to be a QA Engineer in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
Intra-company transfers are a less-common way to move to Japan for work, but [Mary Grygjeanne Grace Icay](https://www.tokyodev.com/authors/mary-grygjeanne-grace-icay) (Gray in the [TokyoDev Discord community](https://discord.gg/seUNe38YgV)) managed to do it. She originally worked...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Why do so many Japanese homes have bars over the windows? If you wander around any residential neighbourhood in Japan, you’ll notice many home windows with...
8 months ago
22

Why do so many Japanese homes have bars over the windows?

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

8 months ago
If you wander around any residential neighbourhood in Japan, you’ll notice many home windows with bars over them. This seems incongruous with the country’s reputation for safety, and so I sought to answer the question as to why. “Crime prevention” is the obvious answer. But...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
So You Want to Be a Game Dev in Japan Given how many of us grew up playing classic Japanese games, it’s no surprise that people are keen...
a month ago
21

So You Want to Be a Game Dev in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a month ago
Given how many of us grew up playing classic Japanese games, it’s no surprise that people are keen to work on games in Japan. But what’s the reality on the ground? What skills do you need to succeed in the Japanese game industry, and what challenges can you expect to...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Renaming an Active Record has_one_attached Attachment: A Step-by-Step Guide Recently, we had a piece of code that looked something like this: ~~~ has_one_attached...
a year ago
21

Renaming an Active Record has_one_attached Attachment: A Step-by-Step Guide

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
Recently, we had a piece of code that looked something like this: ~~~ has_one_attached :resumee ~~~ Does it look a little off to you? I’m sure you’ve seen (or even perpetrated) a scenario like this before, where you name something and when you revisit the code later you...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
How to Get a Software Developer Job in Japan I came to Japan on a working holiday visa in 2006, and [found a job as a Ruby...
over a year ago
21

How to Get a Software Developer Job in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
I came to Japan on a working holiday visa in 2006, and [found a job as a Ruby developer](/articles/finding-a-job-as-a-ruby-developer-in-japan) at a Japanese startup. At the time, options for English speaking developers in Japan were few and far between: I could only find two...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
My experience with Vulcanus in Japan, a training programme for EU engineering students My journey in Japan started in a slightly unconventional way. While there are several paths to enter...
a year ago
20

My experience with Vulcanus in Japan, a training programme for EU engineering students

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
My journey in Japan started in a slightly unconventional way. While there are several paths to enter the country, such as a working holiday visa, English teaching, or getting hired by one of the [many wonderful companies](http://www.tokyodev.com/companies), posting jobs on...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Will a company in Japan find out your previous salary? When it comes to [salary negotiation in...
a year ago
20

Will a company in Japan find out your previous salary?

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
When it comes to [salary negotiation in Japan](/articles/a-guide-to-salary-negotiations-in-japan-s-tech-industry), companies often have the upper hand. Not only do they know what they're willing to pay for a position, but it is very common for companies to ask you to disclose...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Which countries are overrepresented in Japan's foreigner population? As a Canadian, I noticed that we were relatively overrepresented her in Japan compared to our...
over a year ago
20

Which countries are overrepresented in Japan's foreigner population?

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
As a Canadian, I noticed that we were relatively overrepresented her in Japan compared to our American neighbours. While the US's population is about nine times of ours, their population in Japan was only five times ours. This got me curious, and so I did some number crunching,...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
COVID-19 and IT Jobs in Japan The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty among prospective job seekers, especially...
over a year ago
20

COVID-19 and IT Jobs in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty among prospective job seekers, especially those looking to relocate to Japan from overseas. To help people understand the current situation with regards to IT jobs in Japan, I contacted [every company using...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
The 2024 TokyoDev Developer Survey Results Are Live! In September 2024, TokyoDev conducted our sixth annual survey of international developers living in...
2 months ago
20

The 2024 TokyoDev Developer Survey Results Are Live!

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

2 months ago
In September 2024, TokyoDev conducted our sixth annual survey of international developers living in Japan. This year’s survey had a total of 814 respondents, up 14% from last year’s survey. The results are now live, so please check out the full results, or read on for some of the...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Employer of Record (EOR) Services in Japan EoR. Few employers seems to fully understand how it works, and even fewer working professionals have...
a year ago
20

Employer of Record (EOR) Services in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
EoR. Few employers seems to fully understand how it works, and even fewer working professionals have ever heard of it. So, what is this three-letter mystery acronym, and how can it help us swing the doors wide open on business building in Japan? Let’s have a look. ## What...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
International Developer in Japan Salary Survey 2014 *This survey has become a yearly thing. Browse [all our survey results](/insights).* One of the...
over a year ago
19

International Developer in Japan Salary Survey 2014

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
*This survey has become a yearly thing. Browse [all our survey results](/insights).* One of the questions I've been asked several times by readers of this blog are [what are salaries of developers in Japan](/articles/software-developer-salaries-in-japan). There is a fair...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Hiring a Japanese Virtual Assistant As someone [running a small business in Japan](/articles/creating-company-japan), I've hired several...
over a year ago
19

Hiring a Japanese Virtual Assistant

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
As someone [running a small business in Japan](/articles/creating-company-japan), I've hired several Japanese virtual assistants to help me with various small tasks. Especially if you're not a fluent Japanese speaker, knowing where to look for one can be tricky, so I'll share my...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Remote Worker Rights In Japan Are you working remotely for a Japanese company? What happens if your company suddenly issues a...
a month ago
18

Remote Worker Rights In Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a month ago
Are you working remotely for a Japanese company? What happens if your company suddenly issues a return-to-office mandate? Will you have to move back to Tokyo? What if remote work is in your contract—do you have the right to refuse to return to the office? What standing do you...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Mental Health in the Japanese Tech Industry Working in a fast-paced environment such as tech, combined with moving to a homogenous country as a...
a year ago
18

Mental Health in the Japanese Tech Industry

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
Working in a fast-paced environment such as tech, combined with moving to a homogenous country as a foreigner (such as Japan where standing out is not considered to be an exceptionally good thing) understandably takes a toll on someone’s mental health. At the same time, language...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
The 2022 International Developers in Japan survey results are live! In October 2022, I conducted a survey of international developers living in Japan. [The results are...
over a year ago
18

The 2022 International Developers in Japan survey results are live!

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
In October 2022, I conducted a survey of international developers living in Japan. [The results are now live](/insights/2022-developer-survey), please check them out! This year's survey had 42 questions, up from 24 questions for [2021's...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Working as a Filipino Software Developer in Japan It felt like a fever dream when I got the job offer to move to Japan. *This was it*, I thought. *My...
a year ago
18

Working as a Filipino Software Developer in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
It felt like a fever dream when I got the job offer to move to Japan. *This was it*, I thought. *My chance to rebrand myself and seek better opportunities*. I was twenty when I left my entire life behind in my hometown in the municipality of Kalibo to get a shot at working for...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
TokyoDev’s 2024 Recap: Challenges, Milestones, and the Road Ahead In 2023, I scaled TokyoDev from a one-man operation to a team. The idea was to get some tasks off my...
a month ago
17

TokyoDev’s 2024 Recap: Challenges, Milestones, and the Road Ahead

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a month ago
In 2023, I scaled TokyoDev from a one-man operation to a team. The idea was to get some tasks off my plate, but while I’ve succeeded at passing off responsibilities to others, I somehow didn’t gain any more free time. This is because working with new people also created new ideas...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Paid Leave and Vacations in Japan Japan has a reputation for being a country of overworked people who never take holidays. While this...
7 months ago
17

Paid Leave and Vacations in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

7 months ago
Japan has a reputation for being a country of overworked people who never take holidays. While this has been true in the past, the government has been trying to incentivize people to take more vacations and enjoy better work-life balance. Some challenges remain from a cultural...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Supporting communities that empower women in technology Every year, TokyoDev conducts a survey of international developers living in Japan. In the last...
a year ago
17

Supporting communities that empower women in technology

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
Every year, TokyoDev conducts a survey of international developers living in Japan. In the last survey's results, published in December 2022, I explored [the connection between gender and compensation](/insights/2022-developer-survey#salary-by-gender). The results were...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Working as a Software Engineer Intern in Tokyo There isn't much information available about being a software engineering intern in Japan. I...
a year ago
17

Working as a Software Engineer Intern in Tokyo

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
There isn't much information available about being a software engineering intern in Japan. I remember when I first considered doing one that I wanted an online resource on the topic. Now that I've done several software engineering internships at Japanese companies, I'll help...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Skyrocketing software developer salaries in Japan a portent of a seismic shift Traditionally in Japan, salaried employees work for a single company their entire life, with their...
over a year ago
17

Skyrocketing software developer salaries in Japan a portent of a seismic shift

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
Traditionally in Japan, salaried employees work for a single company their entire life, with their pay rising as their seniority increases. So uniform is compensation that common wisdom even gives [a formula](https://news.nicovideo.jp/watch/nw1745758) for what your monthly...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
LinkedIn’s Broken Automation Took Down My Company’s Page Without Warning TokyoDev is a job board and community that helps international software developers begin and grow...
5 months ago
17

LinkedIn’s Broken Automation Took Down My Company’s Page Without Warning

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

5 months ago
TokyoDev is a job board and community that helps international software developers begin and grow their careers in Japan. Given our focus, it’s not surprising that LinkedIn is the social network that delivers us the most traffic. Typically, about 4% of our total visitors arrive...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
TokyoDev 2023 Recap 2023 was an interesting year. While the tech market crashed in the US, I’d decided to expand...
a year ago
16

TokyoDev 2023 Recap

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
2023 was an interesting year. While the tech market crashed in the US, I’d decided to expand TokyoDev, growing it beyond myself, and reinvesting the success we’ve had so far to expand the business further than I could on my own. As I heard about wave after wave of layoffs, it had...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
The Difficulties of Getting a Software Developer Job in Japan in 2023 Given the current climate in tech globally, people often ask me what the current situation in Japan...
a year ago
16

The Difficulties of Getting a Software Developer Job in Japan in 2023

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
Given the current climate in tech globally, people often ask me what the current situation in Japan is. Overall, my impression is that it is nowhere as bad as places like the US, but nevertheless I have been hearing stories of developers struggling to get jobs here. In this...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
How to Survive and Thrive as an Engineer in Japan At [Oedo Ruby Kaigi 04](http://regional.rubykaigi.org/oedo04/), [Leonard...
over a year ago
16

How to Survive and Thrive as an Engineer in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
At [Oedo Ruby Kaigi 04](http://regional.rubykaigi.org/oedo04/), [Leonard Chin](https://twitter.com/lchin) gave a presentation entitled "How to Survive and Thrive as an Engineer in a Foreign Land". Although the presentation is for a Japanese audience, it is based on his experience...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Announcing the 2023 TokyoDev Developers Survey The 2023 edition of the TokyoDev Developer Survey [is now...
a year ago
16

Announcing the 2023 TokyoDev Developers Survey

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
The 2023 edition of the TokyoDev Developer Survey [is now live](https://surveys.tokyodev.com/en-US/survey/tokyodev/2023)! If you’re a software developer living in Japan, please help us by taking it. [Last year’s survey](https://www.tokyodev.com/insights/2022-developer-survey)...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Unbricking my MacBook took an email to Tim Cook I previously wrote about [how my lost MacBook was returned to me with an Activation Lock on...
a year ago
16

Unbricking my MacBook took an email to Tim Cook

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
I previously wrote about [how my lost MacBook was returned to me with an Activation Lock on it](https://www.tokyodev.com/articles/not-setting-up-find-my-bricked-my-macbook), and how Apple refused to unlock it for me. Well, I did manage to finally get it unlocked. All it took was...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Announcing the 2021 International Developers in Japan Survey The 2021 International Developers in Japan Survey is now live! By taking this survey, you'll be...
over a year ago
16

Announcing the 2021 International Developers in Japan Survey

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
The 2021 International Developers in Japan Survey is now live! By taking this survey, you'll be helping other developers living here better understand the experience of their peers, and also help people considering making the move here understand what working here is actually...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Progress and Challenges: Reflections of a Working Mother in Japan The result of [TokyoDev's International Developers in Japan Survey...
a year ago
16

Progress and Challenges: Reflections of a Working Mother in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
The result of [TokyoDev's International Developers in Japan Survey 2022](/insights/2022-developer-survey) revealed that the country is still struggling to close the gender gap in the workplace in the tech industry. As a Japanese woman and a mother of two children, I was very...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
TokyoDev supports the legalization of same-sex marriage in Japan Japan’s lack of recognition for same-sex marriage doesn’t affect me personally, but it does affect...
2 months ago
16

TokyoDev supports the legalization of same-sex marriage in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

2 months ago
Japan’s lack of recognition for same-sex marriage doesn’t affect me personally, but it does affect people I care about. So when I saw Business for Marriage Equality, a campaign that highlights 500+ companies and organizations that support legalization of same-sex marriage, I...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Cover letters in the era of ChatGPT At first glance, ChatGPT seems like it is a powerful tool for writing a custom cover letter for a...
a year ago
16

Cover letters in the era of ChatGPT

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
At first glance, ChatGPT seems like it is a powerful tool for writing a custom cover letter for a job (when I saw cover letter, these days this often refers to the body of an email or the text someone puts into a “message” field of an application form). For instance, I was able...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
RubyKaigi 2023 Recap It’s been more than 3 years since I attended a dev conference - the last time was pre-pandemic, and...
a year ago
16

RubyKaigi 2023 Recap

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
It’s been more than 3 years since I attended a dev conference - the last time was pre-pandemic, and it was a [conference I helped organise](https://www.dddmelbourne.com). I didn’t know what to expect heading into Matsumoto for [RubyKaigi 2023](https://rubykaigi.org/2023/) this...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Bank Account, Mobile Number, Apartment - Which Comes First after Moving to Japan? When you move to Japan for a long-term stay, you’ll need to set up some things when you get here - a...
a year ago
16

Bank Account, Mobile Number, Apartment - Which Comes First after Moving to Japan?

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
When you move to Japan for a long-term stay, you’ll need to set up some things when you get here - a place to live, a mobile number, a bank account, etc. And this is where you may encounter the following chicken-and-egg problem. > To rent an apartment, you need a mobile...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
How to create your own company in Japan Since coming to Japan, I've incorporated three companies. Although creating a company isn't a walk...
over a year ago
16

How to create your own company in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
Since coming to Japan, I've incorporated three companies. Although creating a company isn't a walk in the park, I think it is easier than the general perception is. Part of the problem is the lack of English-language information about it. I hope by sharing my experiences I can...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
AI Disrupts The Traditional Hiring Process In the face of AI, there are two strategies: embrace the algorithm, or embrace being human. As a job...
2 months ago
16

AI Disrupts The Traditional Hiring Process

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

2 months ago
In the face of AI, there are two strategies: embrace the algorithm, or embrace being human. As a job board operator, this has been weighing on me. I see hints that AI will disrupt the industry and transform the hiring process, perhaps not for the better. Ultimately, I’ve decided...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
How to screen developers When screening developers at a startup, you have competing goals. On the one hand, you have limited...
over a year ago
15

How to screen developers

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
When screening developers at a startup, you have competing goals. On the one hand, you have limited resources to dedicate to the hiring process, so you want a process that minimizes the work for you and your team. On the other hand, you have a challenging time attracting talented...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
How to buy a house in Japan Since moving to Japan on a J-Find visa, I’ve been curious about buying a home in Japan. This is a...
8 months ago
15

How to buy a house in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

8 months ago
Since moving to Japan on a J-Find visa, I’ve been curious about buying a home in Japan. This is a big topic with lots of details to consider, and so after having discussions with several experts, Emil Gorgees from RealEstate.jp, James Howell from Kanachu, Masaru Takeyama from...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Entry Level Jobs in Japan *Since writing this article, I've written [Getting your first programming job in...
over a year ago
15

Entry Level Jobs in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
*Since writing this article, I've written [Getting your first programming job in Japan](/articles/first-job-programmer-japan), which goes into a lot more detail than this one.* When I was first looking for a job in Japan, I was surprised by the lack of entry level positions....
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Recruiters and Human Traffickers: A Short History of Employment Agencies in Japan Japan's [Employment Security...
over a year ago
15

Recruiters and Human Traffickers: A Short History of Employment Agencies in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
Japan's [Employment Security Act](http://www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp/law/detail_main?id=10&vm=2&re=) requires a recruitment business to obtain a license. Failure to do so can result in imprisonment of up to a year. While I've met sleazy recruiters, sending them to prison...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
A Horrifying User Experience After years of living in a cramped Tokyo apartment, I'm going to move to a slightly more spacious...
over a year ago
15

A Horrifying User Experience

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
After years of living in a cramped Tokyo apartment, I'm going to move to a slightly more spacious one. Finding an apartment went smoother than I could have imagined, and in half-a-day, I had found a new apartment. The following day I set out to take care of the tasks surrounding...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Running a job board in Japan can land you in prison *Note, [new regulations were introduced in October 2022 regarding job...
over a year ago
15

Running a job board in Japan can land you in prison

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
*Note, [new regulations were introduced in October 2022 regarding job boards](/articles/keeping-job-board-legal-in-japan). While the principles for determining whether or not something is considered recruiting with regards to licensing is unchanged, there are additional...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
The English Paradox: Four Decades of Life and Language in Japan For more than forty years, I have been trying to understand the role of English in Japan. Over my...
2 months ago
15

The English Paradox: Four Decades of Life and Language in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

2 months ago
For more than forty years, I have been trying to understand the role of English in Japan. Over my first two decades in this country, I went from one extreme to the other: from seeing English as important here, to regarding it as a niche, inessential aspect of Japanese life. My...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
個人のブログから利益を生むビジネスへ：TokyoDevのストーリー This article is also available [in...
a year ago
15

個人のブログから利益を生むビジネスへ：TokyoDevのストーリー

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
This article is also available [in...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Build-Measure-Learn is a Dangerous Idea Tonight I had a chance to talk with one of my personal heroes,...
over a year ago
15

Build-Measure-Learn is a Dangerous Idea

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
Tonight I had a chance to talk with one of my personal heroes, [Eric Ries](http://www.startuplessonslearned.com/). While talking to him, I realized one of the pitfalls of [the...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Tokyo Rubyist Meetup ![Tokyo Rubyist...
over a year ago
15

Tokyo Rubyist Meetup

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
![Tokyo Rubyist Meetup](https://www.tokyodev.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBZzBsIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--3303d10ebad28b15654bb8d6929ac263d91d1998/tokyo_rubyist_meetup.jpg) Last night's [Tokyo Rubyist Meetup] had...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Writing Developer Job Postings When you're advertising a developer position online, a job posting is often the first time a...
over a year ago
15

Writing Developer Job Postings

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
When you're advertising a developer position online, a job posting is often the first time a developer hears about your company. Despite the posting being the first step in the hiring flow, companies put little effort into them, often having it be little more than a list of...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Working as an Indonesian Software Engineer in Japan Even though I love Japan, I had never planned to work there. Like many Indonesian children, my first...
a year ago
15

Working as an Indonesian Software Engineer in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
Even though I love Japan, I had never planned to work there. Like many Indonesian children, my first exposure to Japanese culture was through anime on Sunday morning TV broadcasts. At that time, I didn't even know it was called anime, let alone that it came from Japan since it...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
RubyKaigi 2024 reflections For the first time in five years I attended RubyKaigi. From 2007 to 2018, I attended every...
8 months ago
14

RubyKaigi 2024 reflections

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

8 months ago
For the first time in five years I attended RubyKaigi. From 2007 to 2018, I attended every RubyKaigi, volunteering as staff from 2011 onwards. This time though, I participated as a sponsor via TokyoDev. Sponsoring the conference was an experiment, but I figured there wasn’t a way...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Announcing the 2024 TokyoDev Developers Survey The 2024 edition of the TokyoDev Developer Survey is now live! If you’re a software developer living...
5 months ago
14

Announcing the 2024 TokyoDev Developers Survey

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

5 months ago
The 2024 edition of the TokyoDev Developer Survey is now live! If you’re a software developer living in Japan, please help us by taking it. All questions are optional, and we expect it to take less than 10 minutes to complete. The survey will be open until September 30th. Last...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Japan Needs International Developers No one should be surprised that Japan, with its declining and aging population, is facing a severe...
3 months ago
14

Japan Needs International Developers

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

3 months ago
No one should be surprised that Japan, with its declining and aging population, is facing a severe labor shortage. A report by the Teikoku Databank states that across all industries, 52.6% of Japanese companies say they don’t have the workers they need. 260 bankruptcies in 2023...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Visas for Software Engineers in Japan Obtaining a working visa that lets you [work as software engineer in...
over a year ago
14

Visas for Software Engineers in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
Obtaining a working visa that lets you [work as software engineer in Japan](/articles/first-job-programmer-japan) is relatively easy compared to other countries. It costs a company almost nothing to sponsor your visa, there aren't any quotas on the number of visas issued, and the...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Working as a Female Software Developer in Japan For some people, [working as a software developer in Japan](/articles/first-job-programmer-japan)...
a year ago
14

Working as a Female Software Developer in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
For some people, [working as a software developer in Japan](/articles/first-job-programmer-japan) would be a dream come true. As an Australian software developer who has been in Japan for 6 months, I’m one of those dreamers. If you’ve been looking to work in Japan for a while,...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Rakuten and Globalization Hiroshi Mikitani started [Rakuten's Technology Conference] in English, but quickly switched to...
over a year ago
14

Rakuten and Globalization

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
Hiroshi Mikitani started [Rakuten's Technology Conference] in English, but quickly switched to Japanese. He claimed there was a strong demand from the Japanese participants for him to present in Japanese. This shows how much work ahead of him he has if Rakuten is going to meet...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Good Design Sells Open Source I updated my blog from my own homebrew Rails application to [Octopress](http://octopress.org/), a...
over a year ago
14

Good Design Sells Open Source

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
I updated my blog from my own homebrew Rails application to [Octopress](http://octopress.org/), a blogging framework backed by the static site generator [Jekyll](http://jekyllrb.com/). I first read about Octopress a couple of weeks ago on Hacker News. Although Octopress appealed...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Don't Start With a Prototype for Your MVP Eric Ries [defines a minimum viable...
over a year ago
14

Don't Start With a Prototype for Your MVP

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
Eric Ries [defines a minimum viable product](http://www.startuplessonslearned.com/2009/08/minimum-viable-product-guide.html) as > that version of a new product which allows a team to collect the maximum amount of validated learning about customers with the least effort As a...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
僕がDoorkeeperを売却した理由について This article is also available [in...
over a year ago
14

僕がDoorkeeperを売却した理由について

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
This article is also available [in...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
From Paperclip to Active Storage: An incremental, zero-downtime approach I recently switched [Doorkeeper](https://www.doorkeeper.jp) from using...
over a year ago
14

From Paperclip to Active Storage: An incremental, zero-downtime approach

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
I recently switched [Doorkeeper](https://www.doorkeeper.jp) from using [Paperclip](https://github.com/thoughtbot/paperclip) to [Active Storage](https://guides.rubyonrails.org/active_storage_overview.html) for storing and processing uploaded files. The approach we took was a bit...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Tech Meetups in Tokyo Now that you’re in Tokyo looking to start or further your IT career, you might want to look into...
a year ago
14

Tech Meetups in Tokyo

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
Now that you’re in Tokyo looking to start or further your IT career, you might want to look into attending tech meetups. Tech meetups are events held online and offline, and attending them is a great way to form connections and establish yourself in the tech community. It...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
All code is technical debt Technical debt, as originally [coined by Ward...
over a year ago
14

All code is technical debt

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
Technical debt, as originally [coined by Ward Cunningham](http://wiki.c2.com/?WardExplainsDebtMetaphor), is the idea that you can gain a temporary speed boost by rushing software development, at the cost of slowing down future development. This acts like a loan. With a loan,...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Memories of Sapporo Ruby Kaigi 2012 (#sprk2012) I'm writing this from the Starbucks in the Sapporo Grand Hotel. When I arrived, there was already...
over a year ago
14

Memories of Sapporo Ruby Kaigi 2012 (#sprk2012)

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
I'm writing this from the Starbucks in the Sapporo Grand Hotel. When I arrived, there was already [another Rubyist here](https://twitter.com/igaiga555/status/247511186394972160). Five minutes before, I met [another one](https://twitter.com/yotii23) walking down the street. Last...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Tips for Interviewing at Japanese Tech Companies I've already talked about some [tips on how to land a job in...
a year ago
14

Tips for Interviewing at Japanese Tech Companies

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
I've already talked about some [tips on how to land a job in Japan](https://medium.com/japonica-publication/tips-for-landing-a-job-in-japan-b1b94315f177), as well as some [job sites](https://todorokis.medium.com/job-hunting-websites-to-get-an-it-job-in-japan-c7516846ce5) that...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Adoption of Ruby by Japanese Businesses The first Ruby related event I attended in Japan was [Ruby Kaigi...
over a year ago
14

Adoption of Ruby by Japanese Businesses

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
The first Ruby related event I attended in Japan was [Ruby Kaigi 2007](http://jp.rubyist.net/RubyKaigi2007/). At the conference, from talking to other developers, I was surprised to learn that despite them being passionate about Ruby, they weren't using Ruby at their day job....
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
To -San or Not to -San? Addressing Japanese People in English It’s your first day at your new Japanese company, and your coworker approaches with a smile....
4 months ago
14

To -San or Not to -San? Addressing Japanese People in English

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

4 months ago
It’s your first day at your new Japanese company, and your coworker approaches with a smile. “Hello!” she says in English. “My name’s Rin Takahashi. I look forward to working with you.” “Likewise!” you say. “It’s nice to meet you, Takahashi-san.” “Oh, you can call me Rin!” Oh no,...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
How I landed a software developer job in Japan How I came to Japan ------------------- During the first day of the first computer science...
over a year ago
14

How I landed a software developer job in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
How I came to Japan ------------------- During the first day of the first computer science course I took, I happened to sit next to a Japanese woman. Over the semester, we became friends, and I remember many a lunch we had together, where she would tell me about life in...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Software Developer Internships in Japan, Attending Japanese University, & Job Hunting as a New Grad How do I get a job in Japan with no experience? Why are there no entry level jobs or ways to break...
a year ago
14

Software Developer Internships in Japan, Attending Japanese University, & Job Hunting as a New Grad

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
How do I get a job in Japan with no experience? Why are there no entry level jobs or ways to break into the industry? This is one of the most common questions in the [TokyoDev Discord server](https://discord.gg/seUNe38YgV), and for good reason. The [job...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Bringing Your Family to Japan My son often walks a few blocks to the convenience store to buy a snack. His friends bike to our...
8 months ago
14

Bringing Your Family to Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

8 months ago
My son often walks a few blocks to the convenience store to buy a snack. His friends bike to our house to play. And as my daughter’s coming home from school, the neighbors no longer say “Konnichiwa,” when she passes. They call out “Okaeri!” which means “Welcome home!” I’ve...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Safari bug with ruby tag *Update (November 8th, 2019): [Juanito Fatas](https://juanitofatas.com/) has pointed out to me this...
over a year ago
14

Safari bug with ruby tag

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
*Update (November 8th, 2019): [Juanito Fatas](https://juanitofatas.com/) has pointed out to me this bug has now been fixed.* Safari 12.1.1 has a strange issue with certain ruby tags. Specifically, something like ホゲホゲ（ホゲホゲ） which renders as ホゲホゲ（ホゲホゲ） If you control click...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
The 2023 TokyoDev Developer Survey results are live! In October 2023, I conducted a survey of international developers living in Japan. The results are...
a year ago
14

The 2023 TokyoDev Developer Survey results are live!

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
In October 2023, I conducted a survey of international developers living in Japan. The results are now live, please [check them out!](https://2023.surveys.tokyodev.com/en-US) This year’s survey had a total of 713 respondents, up 28% from last year’s survey. This is an amazing...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Marketing yourself as a developer As a developer, I've learned that no matter how good a product I build is, for the product to...
over a year ago
14

Marketing yourself as a developer

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
As a developer, I've learned that no matter how good a product I build is, for the product to succeed, it also takes good marketing. The same is true for you as a developer in the job market: while solid technical skills are necessary to land great jobs, your ability to sell...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
2019 International Developer in Japan Survey Results *This survey has become a yearly thing. Browse [all our survey results](/insights).* If you're an...
over a year ago
14

2019 International Developer in Japan Survey Results

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
*This survey has become a yearly thing. Browse [all our survey results](/insights).* If you're an international software developer looking for a job in Japan, it can be hard to tell what your market rate is. Sure, there's data (in Japanese) for the market as a whole, but that...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Pair Programming Event a Success The [first pair programming event](https://trbmeetup.doorkeeper.jp/events/1777) of Tokyo Rubyist...
over a year ago
14

Pair Programming Event a Success

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
The [first pair programming event](https://trbmeetup.doorkeeper.jp/events/1777) of Tokyo Rubyist Meetup went event better than I expected it to. The event was hosted at [HatchUp's TechBuzz space](http://www.socialtoprunners.jp/techbuzz/), and started with an introduction to pair...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Personal Blog to Profitable Business: the Story of TokyoDev この記事は[日本語でも](https://www.tokyodev.com/articles/tokyodev-story-japanese)お読みいただけます。 TokyoDev...
a year ago
14

Personal Blog to Profitable Business: the Story of TokyoDev

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
この記事は[日本語でも](https://www.tokyodev.com/articles/tokyodev-story-japanese)お読みいただけます。 TokyoDev started out as my personal blog talking about developer life in Japan, but has evolved into a job board that is a thriving business that is my sole source of income. But even more than...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Converting a Japanese Sole Proprietorship to a Company As I talk about in my article on [creating a company in...
a year ago
14

Converting a Japanese Sole Proprietorship to a Company

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
As I talk about in my article on [creating a company in Japan](https://www.tokyodev.com/articles/creating-company-japan), I initially ran TokyoDev as a sole proprietorship, but in late 2022 converted it to a company. This involved three steps: 1. Incorporate TokyoDev Inc, a...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Software Developer Salaries in Japan Understanding what software salaries developer in Japan are be tricky. As a whole, software...
a year ago
13

Software Developer Salaries in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
Understanding what software salaries developer in Japan are be tricky. As a whole, software development doesn’t pay exceptionally well: according to [a 2022...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
How to Write Resumes for Jobs in Japan Writing a resume for your native language and culture is a sizable challenge for many, especially...
a year ago
13

How to Write Resumes for Jobs in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
Writing a resume for your native language and culture is a sizable challenge for many, especially for software developers. The stakes are high (a job you want!), but the advice is uncountable and often contradictory. While many people may first think that it would be natural to...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
How I Got a Digital Nomad Visa for Japan “Should I live here, in Japan?” That thought crossed my mind almost as soon as I landed at Tokyo’s...
3 months ago
13

How I Got a Digital Nomad Visa for Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

3 months ago
“Should I live here, in Japan?” That thought crossed my mind almost as soon as I landed at Tokyo’s Haneda airport. So I began my very first, brief and spontaneous trip to any Asian country, in February of 2024. I’m sure I wasn’t the first or last tourist with such ideas...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Web Accessibility in Japan: What Developers Need to Know Many people with disabilities use assistive technology, which allows them to access websites in ways...
a year ago
13

Web Accessibility in Japan: What Developers Need to Know

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
Many people with disabilities use assistive technology, which allows them to access websites in ways different from most people. People who are blind, for example, use screen readers to convert website content into audio. Some use braille displays. There are also people who use...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Facebook didn't try to change the world A [2005 interview of Mark Zuckerberg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--APdD6vejI) contains some...
over a year ago
13

Facebook didn't try to change the world

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
A [2005 interview of Mark Zuckerberg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--APdD6vejI) contains some great insight into how to become a successful entrepreneur. > **Interviewer:** Where are you taking Facebook, you can expand to those other schools that you're not at, and then...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Heroku + Travis CI: Tokyo Rubyist Meetup Report While I was initially a bit aprehensive at the classroom like setting for the last [Tokyo Rubyist...
over a year ago
13

Heroku + Travis CI: Tokyo Rubyist Meetup Report

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
While I was initially a bit aprehensive at the classroom like setting for the last [Tokyo Rubyist Meetup](https://trbmeetup.doorkeeper.jp), thanks to all the great people who attended, we were able to turn it into a lively event. Anchoring the night were presentations about...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Venture Cafe ![Venture...
over a year ago
13

Venture Cafe

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
![Venture Cafe](https://www.tokyodev.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBZzRsIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--ba1e65f25bf034abe1e412b48d5578aafd57c2af/venture_cafe.jpg) [Venture Cafe] had its first event, はたらくモチベーション...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Discount coupons for babysitters in Japan via a government subsidy In 2016, the government started giving [financial support to parents who use...
a year ago
13

Discount coupons for babysitters in Japan via a government subsidy

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
In 2016, the government started giving [financial support to parents who use babysitters](https://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/headline/taikijido/pdf/h28yosan_sankou5.pdf). Babysitters are very expensive in Japan for most families, so it’s usually not an option for many parents. But at...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Working with Tech Recruiters in Japan **Recruiters, Consultants, Career Advisors, Headhunters.** I've heard so many names from...
a year ago
13

Working with Tech Recruiters in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
**Recruiters, Consultants, Career Advisors, Headhunters.** I've heard so many names from different people that I've talked to, but all in all, the bulk of the work is the same -- they receive information on what kind of employee a client wants to hire, and start looking for...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Oh, that's not your job My first job was as [a Ruby developer at a Japanese...
over a year ago
13

Oh, that's not your job

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
My first job was as [a Ruby developer at a Japanese startup](/articles/finding-a-job-as-a-ruby-developer-in-japan). The company had a stellar development team, and in a couple of months of working there I learned more about developing software than I did in my entire computer...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Keeping your job board legal in Japan I've previously written about [how recruiting is a licensed industry in...
over a year ago
13

Keeping your job board legal in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
I've previously written about [how recruiting is a licensed industry in Japan](/articles/recruiting-in-japan), and because of this, [you need to be careful](/articles/legally-operating-a-job-board-in-japan) about how you operate your job board to ensure it isn't classified as...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Announcing the 2020 International Developers in Japan Survey I've launched the 2020 International Developers in Japan Survey. With this survey, I intend to paint...
over a year ago
13

Announcing the 2020 International Developers in Japan Survey

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
I've launched the 2020 International Developers in Japan Survey. With this survey, I intend to paint a picture of what life is like for international developers here, both to help people considering making the move here, and also for those already living here to better understand...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
自営業している開発者の事例 ![itnomikainagoya](https://www.tokyodev.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVz...
over a year ago
13

自営業している開発者の事例

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
![itnomikainagoya](https://www.tokyodev.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBaFVsIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--0fd0bbea7ce4fe8a41672eaf8df9cc22c297bbb0/itnomikainagoya.jpg) [IT飲み会名古屋](http://www.it-nomikai.jp/nagoya/before-info/...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
TokyoDev has a new logo! Over the last four years, I’ve been helping TokyoDev with UX, design, and frontend development. One...
a year ago
13

TokyoDev has a new logo!

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
Over the last four years, I’ve been helping TokyoDev with UX, design, and frontend development. One project I’ve been working on is improving our branding. Today, I’m delighted to introduce the results of it: TokyoDev’s new logo. ![Our new...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Why I sold Doorkeeper この記事は[日本語でも](/articles/why-i-sold-doorkeeper-ja)お読みいただけます。 I can pinpoint the exact time when I...
over a year ago
13

Why I sold Doorkeeper

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
この記事は[日本語でも](/articles/why-i-sold-doorkeeper-ja)お読みいただけます。 I can pinpoint the exact time when I decided to sell [Doorkeeper](https://www.doorkeeper.jp), the event management platform I helped launch in 2010, incorporated in 2013, and made profitable in 2016. It was a Friday...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Childcare Options in Japan Though arranging childcare in Japan can be tricky, there are a wide variety of options available....
9 months ago
13

Childcare Options in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

9 months ago
Though arranging childcare in Japan can be tricky, there are a wide variety of options available. Services will vary greatly depending on your location, the ages of your children, and the time of year. This article explores all of the most common childcare offerings, to get you...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
A Guide to Salary Negotiations in Japan’s Tech Industry When it comes to salary negotiations in Japan’s tech industry, I’ve been on both sides of the table....
a year ago
13

A Guide to Salary Negotiations in Japan’s Tech Industry

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
When it comes to salary negotiations in Japan’s tech industry, I’ve been on both sides of the table. I’ve worked as a recruiter sourcing candidates from around the world for a Japanese autonomous driving tech company, and have helped hundreds of English-speaking expats in secure...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Japan's Earthquake and Technology Last Friday, March 11th, there was a [9.0 earthquake in...
over a year ago
13

Japan's Earthquake and Technology

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
Last Friday, March 11th, there was a [9.0 earthquake in Northern Japan](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Sendai_earthquake_and_tsunami). Despite Tokyo being several hundred kilometers from the epicenter, it's effects were felt even here (although to a much lesser extent than...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Rails Girls Nagasaki 1st Recap Last weekend I was at [Rails Girls Nagasaki 1st](https://railsgirls.com/nagasaki.html) - the first...
a year ago
12

Rails Girls Nagasaki 1st Recap

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
Last weekend I was at [Rails Girls Nagasaki 1st](https://railsgirls.com/nagasaki.html) - the first Rails Girls event in Nagasaki - as both an attendee and a speaker. It was a great experience where I was able to learn more about Rails, meet new people, make friends, practise...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
A Proposal for the Translation of RubyKaigi [RubyKaigi](http://rubykaigi.org/) and more recently [Sapporo Ruby...
over a year ago
12

A Proposal for the Translation of RubyKaigi

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
[RubyKaigi](http://rubykaigi.org/) and more recently [Sapporo Ruby Kaigi](http://sapporo.rubykaigi.org/2012/en/) have been providing realtime translation services. The way this has worked is that volunteers listen to the speakers presentation, and simultaneously translate it to...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
8 Proven Strategies for Making Every Candidate Fall in Love with Your Company Hi there! I am Luke Wilson, a veteran Tech Recruiter with over 15 years of experience in the Japan...
a year ago
12

8 Proven Strategies for Making Every Candidate Fall in Love with Your Company

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
Hi there! I am Luke Wilson, a veteran Tech Recruiter with over 15 years of experience in the Japan market. My recruitment career has taken me across both agency and in-house roles, with the most recent one being at [Indeed](https://www.tokyodev.com/companies/indeed) (a proud...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Tokyo Ruby Kaigi 05 ![Speaker](https://www.tokyodev.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6...
over a year ago
12

Tokyo Ruby Kaigi 05

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
![Speaker](https://www.tokyodev.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBaEFsIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--1169db2c72c9703ffc256e380c62cb2f19df8c6e/tokyorubykaigi_speaker.jpg) [Tokyo Ruby Kaigi...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
The Best Resources for Entrepreneurial Developers My background is as a developer, but I've been running my own business since 2008. For advice about...
over a year ago
12

The Best Resources for Entrepreneurial Developers

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
My background is as a developer, but I've been running my own business since 2008. For advice about business, I've always found other entrepreneurial developers are the best source, as they tend to have faced similar challenges to my own. If you're a developer starting your own...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
On the Value of Software One of the biggest challenges in moving from a software developer to entrepreneur has been changing...
over a year ago
12

On the Value of Software

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
One of the biggest challenges in moving from a software developer to entrepreneur has been changing my perception of the value of software. As a developer, the underlying assumption was the more functionality software had, the more valuable it was. This proposition was...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Job Hunting as a Junior Developer in Japan One word: satisfaction. This is how I could accurately describe my feelings when I achieved my dream...
7 months ago
12

Job Hunting as a Junior Developer in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

7 months ago
One word: satisfaction. This is how I could accurately describe my feelings when I achieved my dream of finding a software engineering job in Japan. But my dream had almost turned into a nightmare, as I had faced countless rejections for almost a year. Throughout my experience, I...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Not setting up Find My bricked my MacBook At the beginning of the year, I bought a new M2 MacBook Air for ¥220,800 (about 1,500 USD) on Apple...
a year ago
12

Not setting up Find My bricked my MacBook

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
At the beginning of the year, I bought a new M2 MacBook Air for ¥220,800 (about 1,500 USD) on Apple Japan’s online store. Thanks to me not bothering to set up Find My, it’s now a worthless brick. To add insult to injury, I had paid ¥77,619 (500 USD) to have said brick returned to...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Getting a job at a Japanese startup At the last [Hacker News Tokyo Meetup](http://hntokyo.doorkeeper.jp/), I met Paulo, who is the lead...
over a year ago
12

Getting a job at a Japanese startup

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
At the last [Hacker News Tokyo Meetup](http://hntokyo.doorkeeper.jp/), I met Paulo, who is the lead software developer at [Crowdcast](http://crowdcast.jp/), a Japanese startup with a product, [bizNote](https://secure.biznote.jp/) that makes small business accounting easier. As it...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Service Introduction: Forkwell One area I'm interested in is how people find jobs. The "traditional" way to find a job of sending...
over a year ago
12

Service Introduction: Forkwell

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
One area I'm interested in is how people find jobs. The "traditional" way to find a job of sending out your resume to lots of companies and hoping for the best is clearly broken. Despite this, people all around the world, but especially in Japan, cling to it. So I got excited...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
There’s No Place Like Home: Finding an Apartment in Japan What’s this about key money, gift money, guarantors, and guarantor companies? Why did the realtor...
5 months ago
12

There’s No Place Like Home: Finding an Apartment in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

5 months ago
What’s this about key money, gift money, guarantors, and guarantor companies? Why did the realtor give a moving-in quote of 600,000 yen for an apartment that costs 80,000 yen a month to rent? Why does my apartment not have lights, curtains, or even a stove? Am I getting ripped...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Paternity Leave in Japan If you're an expectant father in Japan, you may be considering taking paternity leave. Compared to...
a year ago
12

Paternity Leave in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
If you're an expectant father in Japan, you may be considering taking paternity leave. Compared to many places in the world, Japan's policy is generous, on paper at least: you're legally entitled to take up to a year off, and be compensated during that time. However, you'll...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Proof Bitcoin is Overhyped BitCoin has gotten a ton of buzz, so when I came across [a graph of the number of bitcoin...
over a year ago
12

Proof Bitcoin is Overhyped

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
BitCoin has gotten a ton of buzz, so when I came across [a graph of the number of bitcoin transactions per day](https://blockchain.info/en/charts/n-transactions), I was flabbergasted: **there are only about 60,000 transactions per day.** I graphed the number relative to [the...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Japanese Language Proficiency, Job Requirements, and You Many people wanting to work in Japan find themselves stymied by language requirements that can be...
6 months ago
11

Japanese Language Proficiency, Job Requirements, and You

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

6 months ago
Many people wanting to work in Japan find themselves stymied by language requirements that can be vague and confusing, as there is no single, clear-cut system used in Japan to define foreigners’ language proficiencies. There are a few systems commonly used to measure language...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
The Downside of Thanking Security Contributors My startup is an popular event management platform within the Japan tech community. We've...
over a year ago
11

The Downside of Thanking Security Contributors

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
My startup is an popular event management platform within the Japan tech community. We've occasionally gotten reports about security issues, and although we're a two-person company, we still take security seriously, so we decided to create security and responsible disclosure...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Bringing Your Pets to Japan This is the post in forums that always makes me wince: “I’ve just been hired and am moving to Japan!...
6 months ago
11

Bringing Your Pets to Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

6 months ago
This is the post in forums that always makes me wince: “I’ve just been hired and am moving to Japan! Can I bring my dog with me?” The reason it causes me pain is that I know the poster is already too late. If they wanted to relocate to Japan with their dog, they needed to start...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Asiajin Meetup Today I attended [the second Asiajin meetup]. Asiajin is an English language blog that covers what...
over a year ago
11

Asiajin Meetup

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
Today I attended [the second Asiajin meetup]. Asiajin is an English language blog that covers what is going on in the Japanese internet space. About 20 people participated, with over half the attendees being Japanese. This surprised me, as the blog's target is English speakers,...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
What if We Had a Party, but the Entertainment was a Conference: Tokyu RubyKaigi 14 Recap [Tokyu RubyKaigi](https://tokyurb.connpass.com/event/289120/) is a regional ruby conference held in...
a year ago
11

What if We Had a Party, but the Entertainment was a Conference: Tokyu RubyKaigi 14 Recap

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

a year ago
[Tokyu RubyKaigi](https://tokyurb.connpass.com/event/289120/) is a regional ruby conference held in Tokyo. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the event, the last Ruby conference I went to was [RubyKaigi](/articles/rubykaigi-2023-recap), but since this event attracted a similar...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Recruiting Developers Through Conferences Conferences bring together passionate developers, typically around a specific technology such as a...
over a year ago
11

Recruiting Developers Through Conferences

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
Conferences bring together passionate developers, typically around a specific technology such as a programming language like Ruby. This makes them the perfect place to recruit developers for your company. This article outlines how a company can get the most value out of these...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
The 2021 International Developers in Japan results are live! In November 2021, I conducted a survey of international developers living in Japan. [The results are...
over a year ago
11

The 2021 International Developers in Japan results are live!

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
In November 2021, I conducted a survey of international developers living in Japan. [The results are now live](/insights/2021-developer-survey), please check them out! With 435 people responding, I had about 20% more responses than [2020's...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Guesstimating Your Lifestyle in Japan One common question in our Discord community is, “How much money do I need to make to live...
5 months ago
11

Guesstimating Your Lifestyle in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

5 months ago
One common question in our Discord community is, “How much money do I need to make to live comfortably in Japan?” This question can be difficult to answer in a way that is both broadly useful and personally meaningful. Here, I will explain what goes into living expenses in Japan,...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
The Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination: My Experience Several years ago, I went to Japan on holiday for the first time, and fell in love with the country....
6 months ago
11

The Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination: My Experience

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

6 months ago
Several years ago, I went to Japan on holiday for the first time, and fell in love with the country. I started studying the Japanese language and began to wonder what it would take for me to move there and work as a software developer. While still at university, I had an...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Recruitment Agencies in Japan: How To Get Them To Work For You You may have considered using recruiters when looking for a job in Japan. This article aims to help...
8 months ago
11

Recruitment Agencies in Japan: How To Get Them To Work For You

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

8 months ago
You may have considered using recruiters when looking for a job in Japan. This article aims to help you understand the structure of recruiting in Japan and assist you in your job search. I hope this will be beneficial, especially for those who want to work as engineers in...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Generating social images with static site generators With TokyoDev, this site, my goal is to help international software developers start and grow their...
over a year ago
11

Generating social images with static site generators

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
With TokyoDev, this site, my goal is to help international software developers start and grow their career in Japan. Being a developer myself, it's been tempting to come up with technical solutions to do this. But I've realized that rather than writing code, my time is better...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
From Mongolia to Japan as a Software Engineer I’d love to share my journey of almost six years of experience as a Mongolian software engineer in...
8 months ago
10

From Mongolia to Japan as a Software Engineer

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

8 months ago
I’d love to share my journey of almost six years of experience as a Mongolian software engineer in Tokyo. My path to securing a job in Japan was somewhat unconventional in that I applied for jobs in Japan through career fairs at my graduate school, the Indian Institute of...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Japanese vs International Schools: Which Will Work for Your Children? The surprise is usually plain on their faces. “Oh! Your kids go to Japanese schools?” This is also...
8 months ago
10

Japanese vs International Schools: Which Will Work for Your Children?

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

8 months ago
The surprise is usually plain on their faces. “Oh! Your kids go to Japanese schools?” This is also usually another surprise, whether I’m speaking to a Japanese person or a foreigner. Often the conversation ends there, or with a hopeful note of, “Well, if they’re young, it’s easy...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
The 2020 International Developers in Japan results are live! In November 2020, I conducted a survey of international developers living in Japan to better paint a...
over a year ago
10

The 2020 International Developers in Japan results are live!

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
In November 2020, I conducted a survey of international developers living in Japan to better paint a picture of what the typical foreign developer life is like. [The results are now live](/insights/2020-developer-survey), please check them out! With 362 people responding, I...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Facebook is Japan's LinkedIn A couple of weeks back, an article [Facebook Wins Relatively Few...
over a year ago
10

Facebook is Japan's LinkedIn

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
A couple of weeks back, an article [Facebook Wins Relatively Few Friends in Japan](http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/10/technology/10facebook.html?pagewanted=all) made its rounds. As usual, Facebook is compared to the big three Japanese SNS: mixi, Gree, and Mobage-town. However,...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
A Win-Win: Multinational Development Teams at Givery There is a shortage of skilled tech workers in Japan, and a growing number of Japanese companies...
4 months ago
10

A Win-Win: Multinational Development Teams at Givery

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

4 months ago
There is a shortage of skilled tech workers in Japan, and a growing number of Japanese companies have responded by building new, multinational development teams. An in-house multinational team, which typically uses English as a first language, can allow a Japanese company to take...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Announcing the 2022 International Developers in Japan Survey The 2022 International Developers in Japan Survey is now live! By taking this survey, you'll be...
over a year ago
10

Announcing the 2022 International Developers in Japan Survey

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
The 2022 International Developers in Japan Survey is now live! By taking this survey, you'll be helping other developers living here better understand the experience of their peers, and also help people considering making the move here understand what working here is actually...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Calculating your growth ceiling When you have a business where customers subscribe to a monthly plan, and you have new customers...
over a year ago
10

Calculating your growth ceiling

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

over a year ago
When you have a business where customers subscribe to a monthly plan, and you have new customers signing up every month, it feels like your revenue will keep growing forever. However, as customers will also cancel their subscriptions (churn), eventually your growth will...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
If You Want To Hire Great Engineers, Let Engineers Do The Hiring Hiring great engineers is not just about evaluating technical skills. It’s about finding passionate...
6 months ago
9

If You Want To Hire Great Engineers, Let Engineers Do The Hiring

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

6 months ago
Hiring great engineers is not just about evaluating technical skills. It’s about finding passionate individuals who align with your mission. It’s about building a team that can turn your vision into reality. To make this happen, a solid interview process is your best tool....
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
What is a “casual meeting” in Japan? Are you familiar with the Japanese-style “casual meeting” (カジュアル面談, kajuaru mendan)? It may be...
5 months ago
9

What is a “casual meeting” in Japan?

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

5 months ago
Are you familiar with the Japanese-style “casual meeting” (カジュアル面談, kajuaru mendan)? It may be casual, but it’s not a meeting, or an interview, in the conventional sense. It is, however, a fantastic way to find out whether you’re suited for a particular company—and, equally...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
How TokyoDev improves your job hunt Hi, I’m Paul, the founder of TokyoDev. Our mission is to help international software developers...
5 months ago
9

How TokyoDev improves your job hunt

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

5 months ago
Hi, I’m Paul, the founder of TokyoDev. Our mission is to help international software developers begin and grow their careers in Japan. To achieve this, we: Manage an online and in-person community of developers in Japan. Research and write original articles on navigating life in...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Become a Great Communicator in Japanese There are many articles, textbooks, and videos about learning Japanese, ranging from dry and...
5 months ago
9

Become a Great Communicator in Japanese

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

5 months ago
There are many articles, textbooks, and videos about learning Japanese, ranging from dry and academic to ones filled with pop culture references and slang. But most resources out there focus on the mechanics of Japanese and neglect the more amorphous communication skills. Even...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
How Cybozu Built an International Engineering Team While domestically quite successful, Cybozu struggled to attract international customers—until they...
5 months ago
9

How Cybozu Built an International Engineering Team

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

5 months ago
While domestically quite successful, Cybozu struggled to attract international customers—until they started their own English-speaking, international unit from scratch. Domestic vs. foreign success Cybozu, founded in 1997, was one of Japan’s first B2B software companies. They’ve...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Helping Japanese companies build global engineering teams TokyoDev has launched a new Japanese language blog focused on aiding Japanese companies in building...
4 months ago
9

Helping Japanese companies build global engineering teams

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

4 months ago
TokyoDev has launched a new Japanese language blog focused on aiding Japanese companies in building English-speaking engineering teams. This is our first step towards our goal of helping these companies internationalize their engineering departments, which will allow them to take...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
Permanent Residency in Japan Getting a Permanent Residence visa (永住権, eijuuken) is a big accomplishment for anyone living in...
6 months ago
9

Permanent Residency in Japan

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

6 months ago
Getting a Permanent Residence visa (永住権, eijuuken) is a big accomplishment for anyone living in Japan. It is one of the most desired visas that presents you as a stable member of society, and it affords you a host of privileges, such as not being restricted in what activities you...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]
TokyoDev
The "No, I Don't Live In Tokyo" Series: Developing in Kansai There’s more to Japan than Tokyo and its Kanto region! Would you consider living and working in...
5 months ago
6

The "No, I Don't Live In Tokyo" Series: Developing in Kansai

from TokyoDev [alt+shift+b] in programming

5 months ago
There’s more to Japan than Tokyo and its Kanto region! Would you consider living and working in Kansai instead? The Kansai region of Japan most famously encompasses the prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara—Osaka being Japan’s second-largest city after Tokyo, and Kyoto and Nara...
Article Summary [→] Remove from reading list Add to reading list [alt+a]
upvote [alt+ctrl+↑] downvote [alt+ctrl+↓]

The best way to read the internet.
Made for nerds, by a nerd.

The best way to read the internet

© 2023 Bored Reading. All rights reserved.

Terms Privacy Design by Kumail

bored reading

v. 229.328 compliant with
earth/mars-x8292 communication
protocol 29xjw899992

When Google killed Google Reader, the bloggosphere took a severe hit and the content quality went down because there weren't enough readers to justify the effort it takes to maintain a high quality blog.

What's left is a decaying wasteland of blogs, most abandoned, a lot are now SEO spam, and 99% are not worth reading. BoredReading is a way to read the remaining great blogs that survived the ice age.

To add your favorite blog, please suggest it here! I get emails every day which helps me maintain a high quality selection of blogs!

Avatar

Made by,
Kumail Hunaid

@kumailht on Twitter.
My website and email.

Close [esc]