Written and shared by Mia Horiguchi San. I’ve noticed something interesting after years of living in Japan and meeting people from all over the world. Many of my Asian classmates study Japanese very seriously. They push themselves, memorizing kanji, practicing keigo, trying to sound as natural as possible. When you ask why, the answer is often simple: they don’t want to go back. For many of them, the ultimate goal is clear—getting PR (permanent residency) and building a stab

Written and shared by Mia Horiguchi San. Many people ask me, “Is it hard to find a job in Japan?” My honest answer? It can be hard… if you do it the “cold” way. Sending resumes online, waiting, no reply is very common. But the easiest way I’ve seen actually works is something much simpler: Connections. In Japan, relationships matter a lot. A friend introduces you. A colleague recommends you. Someone you met at an event remembers you. Suddenly, the process becomes smoother. L