Episode 154
154: What should you expect when you land a job in Japan?
Deep Dive from The Japan Times
April 5, 202326m 1s
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Show Notes
The number of foreign residents in Japan recently surpassed the 3 million-mark. What does that mean for the Japanese corporations hiring them? Might they get an influx of new ideas and skilled employees? Consultant Rochelle Kopp joins us to discuss the sought-after “agent of change” and Anika Osaki Exum updates us on government plans to boost the number of foreign exchange students.
Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.
On this episode:
Shaun McKenna: Articles | Twitter | Instagram
Anika Osaki Exum: Articles | Twitter
Rochelle Kopp: Articles | Twitter
Read more:
Hosted by Shaun McKenna and produced by Dave Cortez.
On this episode:
Shaun McKenna: Articles | Twitter | Instagram
Anika Osaki Exum: Articles | Twitter
Rochelle Kopp: Articles | Twitter
Read more:
- Help wanted: The (sleeper) agent of change (Rochelle Kopp, The Japan Times)
- Japan makes renewed push to internationalize higher education (Anika Osaki Exum, The Japan Times)
- Foreign residents in Japan hit record 3 million at end of 2022 (Jiji)
- Ryuichi Sakamoto calls for stop to redevelopment plan for Tokyo’s Jingu area (Kyodo)
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Photo: Commuters transfer at Shinagawa Station in Tokyo, one of the busiest stations in the world. | KYODO
Photo: Commuters transfer at Shinagawa Station in Tokyo, one of the busiest stations in the world. | KYODO