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10/05/2019

Looking for a full time front end engineering job in Japan?

Job details:
FRONT END ENGINEER
Languages: Japanese: (Proficient (N3/N2)), English: (Business)
Salary: ¥280,000 - 500,000 (Monthly)
- Transport expenses paid by the company.

Work Experience preferred: 4-5 years

Job Requirements:
- Proven work experience as a Front-end developer
- Hands on experience with API, UI/UX
- Excellent analytical and multitasking skills
- Understanding of layout aesthetics

Find out more at https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000000995169

09/05/2019

Statistics on China-Japan Trade in January 2017Statistics

"According to the statistics by Japan Customs, in January 2017, Japan’s total imports and exports amounted to US$103.87 billion, up 8.2% year on year. " For more information on the Japan-China trade statistics, read more at http://english.mofcom.gov.cn/article/statistic/lanmubb/ASEAN/201704/20170402551445.shtml

According to the statistics by Japan Customs, in January 2017, Japan’s total imports and exports amounted to US$103.87 billion, up 8.2% year on year. Among these, the export was US$47.2 billion, up 4.3% year on year; the import was US$ 56.67 billion, up 11.7% year on year. The trade deficit was US...

08/05/2019

Have a flair for programming? Looking for a full time job in Tokyo?

Job details:
PROGRAMMER
Languages: Japanese: (Proficient (N3/N2)), English: (Business)
Salary: ¥280,000 - 350,000 (Monthly)

- Their ideal candidate must be someone that can use markup languages like HTML, Java or C++ to create secure and functional code.
- Transport expenses paid by the company.

Work Experience preferred: 4-5 years

Job Requirements:
- Ability to program in languages such as HTML, JAVA, C++
- Demonstrable ability to discover and fix errors in code

Find out more details at https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000000995160

06/05/2019

Japan's trade deficit almost doubles in August

"Japan's trade deficit in August almost doubled from the previous month, on a surge in imports of crude oil and U.S. liquefied natural gas, data from Japan's finance ministry showed."

To find out more about this trade deficit, read more on https://www.marketwatch.com/story/japans-trade-deficit-almost-doubles-in-august-2018-09-18

TOKYO--Japan's trade deficit in August almost doubled from the previous month, on a surge in imports of crude oil and U.S. liquefied natural gas, data from...

06/05/2019

Looking for a full time software developing job in Tokyo?

Job details:
JAVA DEVELOPER
Languages: Japanese: (Proficient (N3/N2)), English: (Business)
Salary: ¥3,500,000 - 5,000,000 ()

- Salary depending on experience.
- The company will cover all the travel expenses.

Work Experience preferred: 4-5 years

Job Requirements:
- Proven hands-on software development experience
- Previous working experience in Java development

Find out more at https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000000919223

03/05/2019

Are you searching for a full time engineering job opportunity in Japan?

Job details:
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Languages: Japanese: (Business (N2)), English: (Advanced)
Salary: ¥220,000 - 340,000 (Monthly)

- Salary based on experience.
- Travel expenses paid by the company.

Work Experience preferred: 1-3 years

Job Requirements:
- Proven working experience in the mechanical engineering field
- Passionate about math
- Excellent analytical skills
- Good communication skills

Find out more at https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000000881205

01/05/2019

Japan’s Exports Continue Strength Amid Trade-War Anxiety

"Steady growth in Japanese exports for a second-straight month offered more reassurance that Japan’s economy is rebounding in the current quarter, despite rising trade tensions." which seems to be good news seeing that Japan currently has a major trade deficit.

Find out more at https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-18/japan-s-may-exports-hold-steady-amid-trade-war-anxiety

Steady growth in Japanese exports for a second-straight month offered more reassurance that Japan’s economy is rebounding in the current quarter, despite rising trade tensions. A surge in imports pushed the trade balance to a bigger-than-expected deficit.

01/05/2019

Are you of Vietnamese nationality and searching for a full time job in Japan?

Job details:
PROGRAMMER (VIETNAMESE)
Languages: Japanese: (Advanced (N2/N1)), English: (Business)
Salary: ¥220,000 - 340,000 (Monthly)

- Transport expenses paid by the company.
- Social security / social insurance / paid holidays.

Work Experience preferred: 1-3 years

Job Requirements:
- Knowledge of C++, C #, JAVA
- Good communication skills
- Friendly and energetic person

Find out more at https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000000881195

29/04/2019

Japan’s Top 10 Exports

"From January to September 2018, Japan’s exported goods were valued at $550.3 billion. This 9-month metric puts Japanese exports on track for an annualized $733.8 billion estimated for all 2018." But what are Japan's top 10 exports?

Find out more at http://www.worldstopexports.com/japans-top-10-exports/

The world’s fourth-richest country, Japan shipped US$738.2 billion worth of goods around the globe in 2018. That dollar amount reflects a 5.7% improvement since 2017 a 7% increase from 2014 to 2018…

29/04/2019

Searching for a full time engineering job in Japan?

Job details:
PHP ENGINEER
Location: Shinagawa
Languages: Japanese: (Proficient (N3/N2)), English: (Business)
Salary: ¥4,500,000 - 6,000,000 (Yearly)

- 2 interviews (in Japanese).
- Japanese style resume is not necessary.
- Transport expenses paid by the company.

Work Experience preferred: 1-3 years

Job Requirements:
- Proven PHP development experience
- Excellent organization skills and ability to keep code clean

For more details visit https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000000881173

26/04/2019

Searching for a full time engineering job opportunity in Japan?

Job details:
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Languages: Japanese: (Business (N2)), English: (Business)
Salary: ¥3,000,000 - 5,000,000 (Yearly)

Candidates are also required to meet at least 2 of the requirements below:
-Windows application development experience
-Development experience of web application (server side)
-Experience developing real-time system

Work Experience preferred: 1-3 years

Requirements
・Software development experience in UNIX / Linux or Windows environment
・OCaml, Haskell, Python, Ruby
- Program development experience using C or C ++

Find out more at https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000001561270

24/04/2019

Tap into the Trends and Opportunities of Japan's Booming Travel Industry | Info Cubic Japan Blog

"Over the past years, there has been a continued increase in the number of inbound travelers to Japan. The number of incoming visitors, which stood at 8.36 million in 2012, set record high for six years in a row. As of June of this year, Japan has already had 15,898,880 visits."
Furthermore, with the upcoming Rugby games and the Olympics, Japan is bound to expect even more traffic as compared to the past few years.
Find out more on https://www.infocubic.co.jp/en/blog/japan/tap-into-the-trends-and-opportunities-of-japans-booming-travel-industry/

With a total of over 28 million international visitors in 2017, Japan is an extremely popular destination. A lot of people flock to Japan, be it for leisure or business. A combination of ancient culture and dazzling modernity, this nation truly charms the hearts of travelers from all over the world....

24/04/2019

Searching for a full time consulting job related to engineering in Japan?

Job details:
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
Languages: Japanese: (Business (N2)), English: (Business)

Required Skills:
· Experienced worker in structural design
· Department of Architecture Department at University
- N2 Japanese or above/Business English

Welcome Skills:
· Construction first-class architect with an attention for detail
· Experience in structural design for 5 years or more
· Experience in design/planning of wind power generation facilities

Work Experience preferred: 1-3 years

Find out more at https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000001754121

22/04/2019

Why the Japanese business climate has never been sunnier | Exporter Today

"Why the Japanese business climate has never been sunnier" If you are planning to kick off your business in Japan, find out more at https://exportertoday.co.nz/article/why-japanese-business-climate-has-never-been-sunnier

For Kiwi businesses looking to expand their operations into international markets, there’s never been a better time to head for Japan. Annette Azuma explains why. Several premier international sporting events will bring millions of tourists to Japan in the next three years and the Comprehensive an...

22/04/2019

Searching for a full time job opening in the Fintech industry in Japan?

Job details:
DATA AGGREGATION ENGINEER
Languages: Japanese: (Business (N2)), English: (Business)
Salary: ¥4,000,000 - 8,000,000 (Yearly)

In this role you will:
- Develop scripts and systems to aggregate financial data from diverse sources
- Address security issues and develop secure code
- Support customers to resolve data issues and onboard them smoothly.

Work Experience preferred: 1-3 years

Job requirements:
- Solid knowledge of Javascript, ruby or other similar languages
- Big data, AI experience

Fore more details, visit https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000002124019

19/04/2019

Looking for an engineering based full time job in Tokyo?

Job details:
INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT ENGINEER
Languages: Japanese: (Business (N2)), English: (Business)
Salary: ¥3,000,000 - 6,000,000 (Yearly)

Job Description:
• Projects for the adoption and maintenance of global network circuits between Japan and foreign countries.
• Projects providing support to NW equipment manufacturers that have their headquarters located overseas.
• Projects providing business support to internal information systems departments at foreign capital insurance companies.

Find out more at https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000001707151

17/04/2019

Starting a Business in Japan Will Make You a Better Entrepreneur | Live Work Play Japan

"If you are starting your next business in Japan there will be a lot of struggles, but for certain some of the following differences in startup culture Japan will make you a better entrepreneur no matter what you do next"
Thinking of starting your own business soon? Then consider Japan as the first place to do so!
Find out more at https://www.liveworkplayjapan.com/starting-a-business-in-japan-will-make-you-a-better-entrepreneur/

Starting a business in Japan will help you learn the skills to absolutely nail the ex*****on of your ideas, and that experience will force you to up your game in a BIG way.

17/04/2019

Looking for a full time job in the digital marketing field in Tokyo?

Job Details:

DIGITAL MARKETING
Industry: Advertising
Languages: Japanese: (Proficient (N3/N2)), English: (Business)
Salary: ¥4,000,000 - 6,000,000 (Yearly)

Company description:
A web marketing company with branches in Tokyo and Silicon Valley is looking for a new candidate to join their team. They have a partnership with Google Analytics. The ideal candidate will have experience in SEO consulting and web advertising.

Work Experience: 1-3 years

Job Requirements:
- SEO web marketing experience required

Find out more on https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000001246048

15/04/2019

The trade war and Japan | The Japan Times

"We have evidence gained over a long period that free trade brings great benefits to the economy as a whole. Today, however, we are witnessing an escalation of protectionist policies that defy such evidence." Find out more on https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2018/08/01/commentary/japan-commentary/trade-war-japan/ #.XA9yZWj7RPY

In response to the burgeoning trade war, Japan should carry out structural reforms of its economy and take the lead in promoting multinational free trade pacts.

15/04/2019

Looking for a full time job in Tokyo? Have any engineering background?

Job details:
WEB/APPLICATIONS ENGINEER
Industry: IT Services, Engineering, Technology
Languages: Japanese: (Business (N2)), English: (Proficient)

Work Experience: Entry level
Job Requirements:
- Java skills required
- Web app development experience preferred

Find out more https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000001134186

12/04/2019

Looking for a full time engineering job in Tokyo?

Job details:
SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Location: Shinjuku
Industry: IT Services, Engineering, Technology
Languages: Japanese: (Business (N2)), English: (Business)
Salary: ¥4,500,000 - 6,000,000 (Yearly)
- Transport expenses paid by the company.

Work Experience preferred: 4-5 years

Job Requirements:
- Proficient in Java / JavaScript
- Familiarity with: Swift, PHP, Objective-C, Git, Subversion, etc.
- Ability to work independently

Find out more at https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000001033476

10/04/2019

Trade war likely to hurt profits for 60% of Japan's top companies

"More than 60% of Japanese companies expect their earnings to suffer from the global trade war originated by the U.S." with the impeding trade war, anyone could be affected so do keep posted!

Find out more on https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade-War/Trade-war-likely-to-hurt-profits-for-60-of-Japan-s-top-companies

Nearly one-quarter say their products face tariff threat, poll shows

10/04/2019

Are you of Vietnamese nationality and is searching for a full time programming job in Tokyo?

Job Details:
PROGRAMMER (VIETNAMESE)
Location: Shinjuku
Industry: IT Services, Engineering, Technology
Languages: Japanese: (Advanced (N2/N1)), English: (Business)
Salary: ¥220,000 - 340,000 (Monthly)

- Transport expenses paid by the company.
- Social security / social insurance / paid holidays.

Work Experience preferred: 1-3 years

Job Requirements:
- Knowledge of C++, C #, JAVA
- Good communication skills
- Friendly and energetic person

Find out more at https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000000881195

08/04/2019

Growing impact: a third of Japan Inc hurt by U.S.-China trade war -...

With the looming US-China Trade war, Japan is bound to take a hit too. This can be seen from"The number of Japanese companies affected by the U.S.-Sino trade war has jumped to a third, soaring from just 3 percent in May with firms fretting about prospects for their exports from China as well as slower Chinese demand" according to Reuters.

Find out more at https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trade-china-japan/growing-impact-a-third-of-japan-inc-hurt-by-u-s-china-trade-war-reuters-poll-idUSKCN1MP2OL

The number of Japanese companies affected by the U.S.-Sino trade war has jumped ...

08/04/2019

Looking for a full time programming job opportunity in Tokyo?

Job details:
PROGRAMMER
Location: Shibuya
Languages Japanese: (Proficient (N3/N2)), English: (Business)
Salary ¥280,000 - 350,000 (Monthly)

Transport expenses paid by the company.

Work Experience preferred: 4-5 years

Job Requirements:
- Proven experience as a programmer or relevant role
- Ability to program in languages such as HTML, JAVA, C++
- Detail-oriented and excellent concentration ability
- Demonstrable ability to discover and fix errors in code

Find out more at https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000000995160

05/04/2019

Searching for a full time engineering job in Tokyo?

Job details:
WEB/APPLICATIONS ENGINEER
Languages Japanese: (Business (N2)), English: (Proficient)

Company Description:
An internet marketing company is searching for a new web/applications engineer to join their team. The new member will be expected to develop iOS, smartphone and web applications. Ideal candidate will have previous experience working with Java

Work Experience required: Entry level

Job Requirements:
- Java skills required
- Web app development experience preferred

Find out more at https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000001134186

03/04/2019

Current Business Opportunities In Japan | Export to Japan

Looking for opportunities to enter the Japanese market? Here's a list of "All the current business opportunities with Japanese companies looking for specific products, technologies or services from the UK"

For more details, read more at https://exporttojapan.co.uk/guide/first-time-exporter/current-opportunities/

All the current business opportunities with Japanese companies looking for specific products, technologies or services from the UK. Click below to see the current Business Opportunities in Japan in your area of interest: Consumer & Services | Technology | Life Sciences Manufacturing | Energy | Defen...

03/04/2019

Looking for a full time engineering job in Japan?

Job details:
PHP ENGINEER
Location: Shinagawa
Languages: Japanese: (Proficient (N3/N2)), English: (Business)
Salary ¥4,500,000 - 6,000,000 (Yearly)

More than 5 years of experience is preferred.
2 interviews (in Japanese). Japanese style resume is not necessary.
Transport expenses paid by the company.

Work Experience preferred: 1-3 years

Job Requirements
- Proven PHP development experience
- Excellent organization skills and ability to keep code clean

Find out more at https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000000881173

01/04/2019

Japan - Market Overview | export.gov

Think again if you think the Japanese economy is declining. "In addition to its size and wealth, Japanese business partners expose American companies to new technology, rigorous competition, and – in some cases – the opportunity to partner with Japanese firms in third markets".

Find out more on https://www.export.gov/article?id=Japan-Market-Overview

Do you want to export to Japan? Start by using the Country Commercial Guide, a trusted resource for companies at every level of exporting experience. Our guides are produced by trade experts at U.S. embassies and consulates in more than 140 countries. They provide insights into economic conditions,....

01/04/2019

Look for a full time job in the advertising field in Tokyo?

ADVERTISING EDITOR
Languages: Japanese: (Business (N2)), English: (Native)
Salary: ¥4,000,000 - 5,500,000 (Yearly)

Work Experience preferred: 5+ years
Job Requirements:
- This position is for Native English speakers only
- Business Japanese (N2 or above)
- 3-5 years professional experience in editing/advertisement
- Must be able to work flexibly in a team
- Must be very enthusiastic about sports!

Find out more at http://ow.ly/Yi0d30mWfSo

29/03/2019

Looking for a way to venture into the media and entertainment industry in Tokyo? How about checking this full time job opportunity out?

Job details:
CORPORATE SALES
Languages: Japanese (Advanced (N2/N1))
Salary: ¥3,000,000 - 6,000,000 (Yearly)

Company Description:
A media company that produces a magazine and online publication is looking for a corporate sales representative to help with their 2020 inbound tourism and regional revitalization efforts. The company specializes in internationalization, but the position involves sales to Japanese clients, so a strong command of the Japanese language is required.

Job Role:
- Advertising sales of print and web magazine
- Overseas sales and promotion for inbound sales
- Creation of promotional materials such as brochures and website content
- Proposal and bidding for projects contracted by governments, local governments, etc.
- Other incidental services

Work Experience preferred: 1-3 years

Job Requirements:
- Sales experience in Japan required
- Strong command of Japanese language necessary

For more details on this job posting, head to https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000002054001

27/03/2019

Learning From the Past: Minimizing the Impact of Japan’s Next Consumption Tax Hike - NHK NEWSLINE - News - NHK WORLD

"The Japanese government is planning to raise the consumption tax from 8 percent to 10 percent in October 2019. The tax hike is aimed at restoring fiscal health and securing fund for the ballooning social security expenses in the graying society." To many, this is not beneficial, however, the Japanese government has also considered various other alternatives to help improve the economy. Find out more at https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/nhknewsline/backstories/consumptiontaxhike/

The Japanese government is planning to raise the consumption tax from 8 percent to 10 percent in October 2019. The tax hike is aimed at restoring fiscal health and securing fund for the ballooning social security expenses in the graying society. But a higher tax will most likely dampen consumer spen...

27/03/2019

Interested in luxury fashion and looking for a full time job in Shibuya, Tokyo?

Job details:
FRONT END ENGINEER
Industry: IT Services, Engineering, Technology
Languages: Japanese (Proficient (N3/N2)), English: (Business)
Salary: ¥280,000 - 500,000 (Monthly)
*Transport expenses paid by the company.

Company Description:
A digital solutions company working with luxury fashion brands is seeking a Front End Engineer. The company targets small, luxury companies and provides them with e-commerce services, website design, customer services etc. Their ideal candidate must be someone with good UX/UI skills that can get feedback from, and build solutions for, users and customers.

Work Experience preferred: 4-5 years

Job Requirements:
- Proven work experience as a Front-end developer
- Hands on experience with API, UI/UX
- Excellent analytical and multitasking skills
- Understanding of layout aesthetics

Find out more about the job at https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000000995169

25/03/2019

Japan's labor market has been experiencing a phenomenon for years

"Japan's labor market has been experiencing a phenomenon for years" according to Business Insider. To find out more about this mysterious phenomenon, read more on http://uk.businessinsider.com/japans-labor-market-has-been-experiencing-a-phenomenon-for-years-2018-6

Japan has a labour shortage, but also some of the most impressive labour statistics in the world. What gives? The way the data is defined, immigration policy, and a few other intricate factors are driving the seemingly weird labour market.

25/03/2019

Passionate about sports and is looking for a full time job in Tokyo?

Job details:
ADVERTISING EDITOR
Languages: Japanese (Business (N2)), English (Native)
Salary ¥4,000,000 - 5,500,000 (Yearly)

Job Description
Position: Editor for Advertisement Department
Company: Major Japanese Sports Manufacturer
Location: Central Tokyo

A famous Japanese sports brand is looking to diversify their team with more native English-speaking talent. This is an excellent time for a creative talent with advertising/editing experience to join a stable and globally famous Japanese market leader in the sports industry!

Work Experience preferred: 5+ years
Job Requirements:
- This position is for Native English speakers only
- Business Japanese (N2 or above)
- 3-5 years professional experience in editing/advertisement
- Must be able to work flexibly in a team
- Must be very enthusiastic about sports!

Find out more at https://cotowork.com/job/?id=366044000001938053