IZANAU: Jobs in JAPAN
@izanau.bsky.social
💼 Job tips? ✅
🎯 Career opportunities? ✅
🏡 Life in Japan insights? ✅
🎯 Career opportunities? ✅
🏡 Life in Japan insights? ✅
Pinned
IZANAU: Jobs in JAPAN
@izanau.bsky.social
· Jan 16
🌟 Hello, Bluesky! We’re IZANAU! 🌟
💼 Job tips? ✅
🎯 Career opportunities? ✅
🏡 Life in Japan insights? ✅
We’re here to help you navigate working and living in Japan 🎌
📩 Ready to take the next step? Message us—we’re here to help!
💼 Job tips? ✅
🎯 Career opportunities? ✅
🏡 Life in Japan insights? ✅
We’re here to help you navigate working and living in Japan 🎌
📩 Ready to take the next step? Message us—we’re here to help!
Thinking about starting a family in Japan?
From health checks to hospital costs, here’s what you need to know about navigating pregnancy as a foreigner living and working in Japan
Full article 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
From health checks to hospital costs, here’s what you need to know about navigating pregnancy as a foreigner living and working in Japan
Full article 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Pregnancy in Japan: A Foreign Mom’s Guide to Your First Prenatal Visit | Articles on Izanau
How to navigate the services and subsidies when you are pregnant in Japan.
izanau.com
June 26, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Thinking about starting a family in Japan?
From health checks to hospital costs, here’s what you need to know about navigating pregnancy as a foreigner living and working in Japan
Full article 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
From health checks to hospital costs, here’s what you need to know about navigating pregnancy as a foreigner living and working in Japan
Full article 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Ever been puzzled by Japanese people using “English” words that don’t quite make sense? That’s 和製英語—words borrowed from English (or other languages) but used in uniquely Japanese ways.
Let’s look at a few that often cause confusion. #JapanLife
Let’s look at a few that often cause confusion. #JapanLife
June 25, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Ever been puzzled by Japanese people using “English” words that don’t quite make sense? That’s 和製英語—words borrowed from English (or other languages) but used in uniquely Japanese ways.
Let’s look at a few that often cause confusion. #JapanLife
Let’s look at a few that often cause confusion. #JapanLife
“Japanese people don’t take long vacations, but they take their work seriously.”
Ever wondered what it’s really like inside a Japanese company?
Read this honest interview with a foreign engineer working in Japan 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Ever wondered what it’s really like inside a Japanese company?
Read this honest interview with a foreign engineer working in Japan 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
20 Years in a Japanese Company | Articles on Izanau
This is what I learned
izanau.com
June 24, 2025 at 7:54 AM
“Japanese people don’t take long vacations, but they take their work seriously.”
Ever wondered what it’s really like inside a Japanese company?
Read this honest interview with a foreign engineer working in Japan 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Ever wondered what it’s really like inside a Japanese company?
Read this honest interview with a foreign engineer working in Japan 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Japanese people love abbreviations. From fashion to music to workplace lingo, you’ll hear shortened words everywhere.
Here are some commonly used Japanese abbreviations you might not know!
#JapaneseLanguage
Here are some commonly used Japanese abbreviations you might not know!
#JapaneseLanguage
June 23, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Japanese people love abbreviations. From fashion to music to workplace lingo, you’ll hear shortened words everywhere.
Here are some commonly used Japanese abbreviations you might not know!
#JapaneseLanguage
Here are some commonly used Japanese abbreviations you might not know!
#JapaneseLanguage
Curious about working in Japan long-term?
Success isn't just language—it’s mastering these three unspoken skills: 空気を読む (read the room), 迷惑にならない (don’t be a nuisance), 約束を守る (keep your word).
Read our article here 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Success isn't just language—it’s mastering these three unspoken skills: 空気を読む (read the room), 迷惑にならない (don’t be a nuisance), 約束を守る (keep your word).
Read our article here 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Three Essential Skills for Gaining Trust and Respect in the Japanese Workplace | Articles on Izanau
That No One Teaches You in Japanese Class
izanau.com
June 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Curious about working in Japan long-term?
Success isn't just language—it’s mastering these three unspoken skills: 空気を読む (read the room), 迷惑にならない (don’t be a nuisance), 約束を守る (keep your word).
Read our article here 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Success isn't just language—it’s mastering these three unspoken skills: 空気を読む (read the room), 迷惑にならない (don’t be a nuisance), 約束を守る (keep your word).
Read our article here 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Total visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai have now surpassed 8 million!
On June 16 alone, there were around 119,000 general visitors despite the intense 33°C heat.
#Expo2025
On June 16 alone, there were around 119,000 general visitors despite the intense 33°C heat.
#Expo2025
June 17, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Total visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai have now surpassed 8 million!
On June 16 alone, there were around 119,000 general visitors despite the intense 33°C heat.
#Expo2025
On June 16 alone, there were around 119,000 general visitors despite the intense 33°C heat.
#Expo2025
Love indie games and have PR experience?
A company in Osaka is looking for a PR Consultant to help promote unique titles worldwide. Japanese required, creativity a must.
📩 Send your CV to [email protected]
More info 👇
izanau.com/job/view/34f...
A company in Osaka is looking for a PR Consultant to help promote unique titles worldwide. Japanese required, creativity a must.
📩 Send your CV to [email protected]
More info 👇
izanau.com/job/view/34f...
Indie Game PR Consultant | Jobs on Izanau
The company is looking for a PR Consultant to develop and execute PR strategies for indie games targeting international markets. This role involves managing multiple clients and game titles simultaneo...
izanau.com
June 12, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Love indie games and have PR experience?
A company in Osaka is looking for a PR Consultant to help promote unique titles worldwide. Japanese required, creativity a must.
📩 Send your CV to [email protected]
More info 👇
izanau.com/job/view/34f...
A company in Osaka is looking for a PR Consultant to help promote unique titles worldwide. Japanese required, creativity a must.
📩 Send your CV to [email protected]
More info 👇
izanau.com/job/view/34f...
Working in Japan starts with understanding how companies hire.
Japan's unique employment systems—job-based vs. membership-based—can shape your entire career path.
Here's what everyone should know 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Japan's unique employment systems—job-based vs. membership-based—can shape your entire career path.
Here's what everyone should know 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
What is Membership-Based Employment in Japan | Articles on Izanau
Japan has membership-based hiring and job-based hiring practices. What's the difference? Here is everything you need to know.
izanau.com
June 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Working in Japan starts with understanding how companies hire.
Japan's unique employment systems—job-based vs. membership-based—can shape your entire career path.
Here's what everyone should know 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Japan's unique employment systems—job-based vs. membership-based—can shape your entire career path.
Here's what everyone should know 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Japan has officially entered tsuyu (rainy season).
Warm, moist air is making the atmosphere unstable, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected through the 11th. Be alert for floods, landslides, and river overflows.
#lifeinjapan
Warm, moist air is making the atmosphere unstable, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected through the 11th. Be alert for floods, landslides, and river overflows.
#lifeinjapan
June 10, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Japan has officially entered tsuyu (rainy season).
Warm, moist air is making the atmosphere unstable, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected through the 11th. Be alert for floods, landslides, and river overflows.
#lifeinjapan
Warm, moist air is making the atmosphere unstable, with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected through the 11th. Be alert for floods, landslides, and river overflows.
#lifeinjapan
Thinking about life in Japan beyond work?
Owning a car might be easier than you think. From inspections to insurance, here’s what you need to know before hitting the road in Japan👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Owning a car might be easier than you think. From inspections to insurance, here’s what you need to know before hitting the road in Japan👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Buying a Car in Japan | Articles on Izanau
A comprehensive cost benefit analysis.
izanau.com
June 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Thinking about life in Japan beyond work?
Owning a car might be easier than you think. From inspections to insurance, here’s what you need to know before hitting the road in Japan👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Owning a car might be easier than you think. From inspections to insurance, here’s what you need to know before hitting the road in Japan👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Japan’s population is shrinking. What happens next?
In 2023, Japan recorded fewer than 730,000 births — the lowest ever.
The population is aging fast. Nearly 30% of people are over 65.
This isn’t just a statistic. It’s a looming national crisis.
#Japan
In 2023, Japan recorded fewer than 730,000 births — the lowest ever.
The population is aging fast. Nearly 30% of people are over 65.
This isn’t just a statistic. It’s a looming national crisis.
#Japan
June 6, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Japan’s population is shrinking. What happens next?
In 2023, Japan recorded fewer than 730,000 births — the lowest ever.
The population is aging fast. Nearly 30% of people are over 65.
This isn’t just a statistic. It’s a looming national crisis.
#Japan
In 2023, Japan recorded fewer than 730,000 births — the lowest ever.
The population is aging fast. Nearly 30% of people are over 65.
This isn’t just a statistic. It’s a looming national crisis.
#Japan
Ever feel like Japanese coworkers are saying one thing but meaning another?
Understanding indirect communication is key to thriving in Japan’s workplace.
Learn how to read between the lines 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Understanding indirect communication is key to thriving in Japan’s workplace.
Learn how to read between the lines 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
言い回し: Why Can’t Japanese People Say Exactly What They Mean? | Articles on Izanau
A guide to navigating the subtleties, nuances, and unspoken understandings that permeate communication in Japanese.
izanau.com
June 5, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Ever feel like Japanese coworkers are saying one thing but meaning another?
Understanding indirect communication is key to thriving in Japan’s workplace.
Learn how to read between the lines 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Understanding indirect communication is key to thriving in Japan’s workplace.
Learn how to read between the lines 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Japan may look English-friendly with English-signs in trains and English menus in restaurants, but everyday conversation is a different story.
A 2023 survey by the Ministry of Education ranked prefectures by high school students' English ability.
#EnglishInJapan
A 2023 survey by the Ministry of Education ranked prefectures by high school students' English ability.
#EnglishInJapan
June 4, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Japan may look English-friendly with English-signs in trains and English menus in restaurants, but everyday conversation is a different story.
A 2023 survey by the Ministry of Education ranked prefectures by high school students' English ability.
#EnglishInJapan
A 2023 survey by the Ministry of Education ranked prefectures by high school students' English ability.
#EnglishInJapan
Planning to live and work in Japan means preparing for more than just the job—typhoons are part of life here.
Learn how they can impact your routine and how to stay safe 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Learn how they can impact your routine and how to stay safe 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Staying Safe During a Typhoon in Japan | Articles on Izanau
Essential Precautions and Safety Tips
izanau.com
June 3, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Planning to live and work in Japan means preparing for more than just the job—typhoons are part of life here.
Learn how they can impact your routine and how to stay safe 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Learn how they can impact your routine and how to stay safe 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Big change in a piece of Japanese anime history
Ikura's voice in the long-running anime Sazae-san is being replaced—for the first time since 1969!
Reiko Katsura has voiced the iconic "Hai!", "Chan!", and "Babuu!" for 55 years.
#JapaneseCulture
Ikura's voice in the long-running anime Sazae-san is being replaced—for the first time since 1969!
Reiko Katsura has voiced the iconic "Hai!", "Chan!", and "Babuu!" for 55 years.
#JapaneseCulture
June 2, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Big change in a piece of Japanese anime history
Ikura's voice in the long-running anime Sazae-san is being replaced—for the first time since 1969!
Reiko Katsura has voiced the iconic "Hai!", "Chan!", and "Babuu!" for 55 years.
#JapaneseCulture
Ikura's voice in the long-running anime Sazae-san is being replaced—for the first time since 1969!
Reiko Katsura has voiced the iconic "Hai!", "Chan!", and "Babuu!" for 55 years.
#JapaneseCulture
For the first time, Japan’s emergency stockpiled rice will be sold in stores from May 31.
5kg bags for just ¥2,160—half the usual price (¥4,000–¥5,000)!
#JapanLife
5kg bags for just ¥2,160—half the usual price (¥4,000–¥5,000)!
#JapanLife
May 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
For the first time, Japan’s emergency stockpiled rice will be sold in stores from May 31.
5kg bags for just ¥2,160—half the usual price (¥4,000–¥5,000)!
#JapanLife
5kg bags for just ¥2,160—half the usual price (¥4,000–¥5,000)!
#JapanLife
Struggling with Japanese at work or in daily life?
These simple conversation hacks can help you connect more naturally—without being fluent.
Mastering the basics might be easier than you think.
Read more 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
These simple conversation hacks can help you connect more naturally—without being fluent.
Mastering the basics might be easier than you think.
Read more 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
How to Hack Conversation in the Japanese Workplace | Articles on Izanau
Navigating Awkward Conversations in the Japanese: Insider Tips You Won’t Learn in Japanese Class
izanau.com
May 29, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Struggling with Japanese at work or in daily life?
These simple conversation hacks can help you connect more naturally—without being fluent.
Mastering the basics might be easier than you think.
Read more 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
These simple conversation hacks can help you connect more naturally—without being fluent.
Mastering the basics might be easier than you think.
Read more 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Tsuyu—Japan's rainy season—is approaching 🌧️
Whether you're residing in Japan or planning a visit, understanding this season is key to navigating daily life.
#Tsuyu
Whether you're residing in Japan or planning a visit, understanding this season is key to navigating daily life.
#Tsuyu
May 28, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Tsuyu—Japan's rainy season—is approaching 🌧️
Whether you're residing in Japan or planning a visit, understanding this season is key to navigating daily life.
#Tsuyu
Whether you're residing in Japan or planning a visit, understanding this season is key to navigating daily life.
#Tsuyu
Good news for your grocery budget in Japan 📉🍚
The gov’t may release stockpiled rice for around 2,000 yen (5kg) as early as June, says Agriculture Minister Koizumi. That’s less than half the current average!
#JapanNews
The gov’t may release stockpiled rice for around 2,000 yen (5kg) as early as June, says Agriculture Minister Koizumi. That’s less than half the current average!
#JapanNews
May 23, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Good news for your grocery budget in Japan 📉🍚
The gov’t may release stockpiled rice for around 2,000 yen (5kg) as early as June, says Agriculture Minister Koizumi. That’s less than half the current average!
#JapanNews
The gov’t may release stockpiled rice for around 2,000 yen (5kg) as early as June, says Agriculture Minister Koizumi. That’s less than half the current average!
#JapanNews
Big news for foreign residents in Japan: the National Police Agency is considering changes to the gaimen kirikae system (外免切替)—the process of converting a foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one.
May 22, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Big news for foreign residents in Japan: the National Police Agency is considering changes to the gaimen kirikae system (外免切替)—the process of converting a foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one.
Job interviews in Japan can be very different from what you're used to.
From etiquette to answering styles, here's what you need to know to make a strong impression 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
From etiquette to answering styles, here's what you need to know to make a strong impression 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Why Interviewing with a Japanese Company Can Be Frustrating | Articles on Izanau
(and How to Make It Suck Less)
izanau.com
May 21, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Job interviews in Japan can be very different from what you're used to.
From etiquette to answering styles, here's what you need to know to make a strong impression 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
From etiquette to answering styles, here's what you need to know to make a strong impression 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Nintendo is taking bold steps to combat scalpers with the upcoming Switch 2 launch.
Their new anti-scalper system is making waves in Japan.
#NintendoSwitch2
Their new anti-scalper system is making waves in Japan.
#NintendoSwitch2
May 20, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Nintendo is taking bold steps to combat scalpers with the upcoming Switch 2 launch.
Their new anti-scalper system is making waves in Japan.
#NintendoSwitch2
Their new anti-scalper system is making waves in Japan.
#NintendoSwitch2
Owning a car in Japan offers freedom to explore and makes daily life outside big cities easier.
Here's a simple guide to navigate the car-buying process 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Here's a simple guide to navigate the car-buying process 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Buying a Car in Japan | Articles on Izanau
A comprehensive cost benefit analysis.
izanau.com
May 19, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Owning a car in Japan offers freedom to explore and makes daily life outside big cities easier.
Here's a simple guide to navigate the car-buying process 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Here's a simple guide to navigate the car-buying process 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Tax-free groceries in Japan? A 20,000 yen cash payout per resident?
The opposition party leader Katsuya Noda just proposed a major economic relief plan.
Here's what you should know.
#LifeInJapan
The opposition party leader Katsuya Noda just proposed a major economic relief plan.
Here's what you should know.
#LifeInJapan
May 16, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Tax-free groceries in Japan? A 20,000 yen cash payout per resident?
The opposition party leader Katsuya Noda just proposed a major economic relief plan.
Here's what you should know.
#LifeInJapan
The opposition party leader Katsuya Noda just proposed a major economic relief plan.
Here's what you should know.
#LifeInJapan
Rajio-taiso, office cleaning, and chanting company slogans—just another morning in a Japanese company.
Curious about the daily routines and challenges faced by foreign professionals in Japan?
Read Kai's 20-year journey 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Curious about the daily routines and challenges faced by foreign professionals in Japan?
Read Kai's 20-year journey 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
20 Years in a Japanese Company | Articles on Izanau
This is what I learned
izanau.com
May 15, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Rajio-taiso, office cleaning, and chanting company slogans—just another morning in a Japanese company.
Curious about the daily routines and challenges faced by foreign professionals in Japan?
Read Kai's 20-year journey 👇
izanau.com/article/view...
Curious about the daily routines and challenges faced by foreign professionals in Japan?
Read Kai's 20-year journey 👇
izanau.com/article/view...