The salary market for foreign engineers in Japan differs depending on the type of job, such as programmer, systems engineer, or project leader. In addition to the type of job, your annual salary may also be affected by the industry you work in, the number of years you have worked, and the type of company you work for, but in this article we will explain the salary market for each type of job.In order to make a job change that you won't regret, it is also necessary to gather information on check items other than salary. Let's also look at other points you should check, such as work-life balance, welfare benefits, overtime hours, and whether or not there is support for obtaining a visa, in addition to salary.If you are a foreign engineer looking for a job with a high salary, please use “G Talent”, a job-change agency for foreign engineers. We will provide full support for your job-change, including visa acquisition support and salary negotiations.Salary market for foreign engineers in JapanLet's first take a look at the salary market for foreign IT engineers in Japan, broken down by job type. The four types of foreign engineer jobs we will be introducing are as follows.ProgrammerSystem EngineerProject LeaderProject ManagerThe salary market differs not only by job type, but also by years of experience and industry, so we will explain each in detail.ProgrammerThe average annual salary for foreign programmers in Japan is between 3 and 10 million yen. The reason for the range in the average annual salary is that there are differences depending on the development field and the number of years of experience.For foreign software engineers, the average annual salary for software engineers with more than 10 years of experience is around 6.7 million yen. For those with more than 5 years of experience, the salary is 5.8 million yen, for those with less than 5 years of experience, it is 4.5 million yen, and for those with less than 1 year of experience, it is 3.9 million yen.Reference: 外国人ITエンジニアの給与水準はどう決める？相場や給与条件を解説／GitTapSystems EngineerThe market rate for foreign systems engineers is 3 to 7 million yen per year. The average annual salary for systems engineers with more than 5 years of experience is 4.32 million yen, but for those with less than 5 years of experience, the market rate is 3.38 million yen.It is said that in Japan, systems engineers do not see a significant increase in their annual salary when they get a pay rise. The reason for this is that the IT industry in Japan is multi-tiered, with many subcontractors and sub-subcontractors, and in some cases, system engineers work in a dispatched employment format, stationed at the client's office.On the other hand, some system engineers at foreign-affiliated companies earn 10 million yen a year in starting salary, so it can be said that there is a large disparity in salaries between industries and companies.Reference: システムエンジニアの年収や給料について詳しく解説します！／平均年収.jpProject LeaderThe average annual income for foreign project leaders is around 8 million yen. In their 20s, it is around 4.68 million yen, and in their 30s, it is around 6.22 million yen.A project leader is a position that oversees a specific part of a project. Although they don't go as far as a project manager, they can expect to earn a higher salary than programmers and engineers who actually do the work.Reference【外国籍IT人材採用】ホワイトペーパー『よくある失敗から学ぶ！自社に合った採用のコツ』／GitTapProject managerThe average annual salary for foreign project managers is also around 8 million yen, the same as for project leaders. The average annual salary for project managers with more than 10 years' experience is 8.5 million yen, and for those with more than 5 years' experience, 7.2 million yen.If you are a foreign engineer with a high level of expertise and technical skills, there is a good chance that your annual salary will increase.Reference: 外国人エンジニアの給与とは｜相場額を把握し適切な金額設定を行おう／SunWells [As a side note] Does Japanese language ability affect the salary of foreign engineers?There is a possibility that the salary of foreign engineers will increase if they acquire Japanese language skills. This is because many foreign engineers are currently working in Japan, and they can be expected to play the role of a bridge engineer between foreign engineers and Japanese engineers.In order to make your Japanese language ability visible, you should acquire a Japanese language qualification. The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is one qualification that you can present when looking for a job or changing jobs.However, there is no need to worry too much if you don't speak Japanese. If you can communicate at a minimum level, you should be fine, as many solid companies hire Japanese bridge staff.Reference: 【外国人向け】日本で働くエンジニアの給料事情と高収入を得るための方法[グローバルエンジニア2]／FellowshipItems that foreign engineers should check other than salaryIn order for foreign engineers to make a job change without regrets, there are points to consider other than salary. In particular, by checking the following four points, it is possible to achieve a job change with a high level of satisfaction.Is the content of the work consistent with what you want to do?Is the amount of overtime work commensurate with the salary?Are there welfare benefits that allow you to maintain a good work-life balance?Is the communication aspect taken care of?Is the content of the work consistent with what you want to do?Make sure to check whether your career history can be put to use in the job content, and whether the job content matches the field you want to work in. Japanese companies have a long-standing culture of adopting a job rotation system, where employees perform the work they are assigned regardless of their wishes, and after a few years they move to a different department. For this reason, employees' experience and the fields they want to work in have not been taken into consideration.If you end up working for a company that still has this kind of structure, you may end up doing work that is not in the field you want to work in. It is important to always check whether the job you are applying for is one that will make use of your experience or not. There are many different types of IT engineer, so you should also take the time to think about what you are good at and what fields you like.Reference: ジョブローテーションとは？【意味を解説】メリット、何年／kaonaviIs the amount of overtime work commensurate with the salary?Even if you are paid a lot, if you work so much overtime that you don't have time for yourself or can't take part in family events, when you calculate your hourly rate, it will be below average. In Japan, there are companies that evaluate you for working a lot by doing overtime, so there are also many companies that have not made progress in streamlining their operations to reduce overtime.If you only judge a job based on salary and don't have time for yourself, you've got it all wrong, so make sure you check the overtime hours of the employees who actually work there and find out about the real working conditions.Reference: Salary Level of IT Engineer's with Salary Market Trends in Japan／G Talent BlogAre there welfare benefits that allow you to maintain a good work-life balance?As an engineer who tends to be given a lot of work, you should make sure that there is a welfare program in place that allows you to maintain a good work-life balance. If the company has a maternity leave system, a system for working shorter hours, or a system for taking paid holidays, etc., it can be predicted that they are conscious of work-life balance.It is also recommended to check things like meal provision, meal subsidies, flexible working hours, and the burden of health checks.Reference: ワークライフバランスを転職で実現しよう！企業選びのポイントや注意点をご紹介／ApexIs the communication aspect taken care of?As a foreigner working in Japan, you will almost certainly find yourself in situations where you need to communicate with Japanese people. If the company has a system in place to help you brush up on your Japanese, you can eliminate any worries you have about communicating in Japanese. Even if the company doesn't have a system in place to help you learn Japanese, if there is a bridge engineer at the company who can act as a go-between for you and the Japanese staff, you can work without any problems even if your Japanese ability is limited.Reference: 外国人労働者の日本語教育の方法とは？現状と対策について解説／ウィルオブ採用ジャーナル Example of average salary for engineers in other countriesFrom here, let's take a look at the average salary for engineers in other countries, not just Japan. Even if you are an engineer, the salary you receive will depend on which country you work in. Please use this information as a reference when choosing the country in which you want to build your career.Japan: 4.5 million yenUSA: 9 million yenAustralia, Canada, UK: 5.5 to 6 million yenSingapore: 3.7 million yenChina: 2.4 million yenThe highest salaries for engineers are in the United States, and engineers are more highly valued in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom than in Japan. It is a feature of Asian countries such as Singapore and China that the average salary is set lower than in Japan.In particular, when comparing Japan and the US, it can be seen that salaries in Japan are lower than in the US for managerial positions and other specialist jobs. According to survey data from a joint study by engineering staffing service TechnoPro Holdings, Inc. and Doshisha University's STEM Human Resources Research Center, the salary gap between Japanese and American engineers has been widening since 2009, and the salary level for Japanese engineers is generally lower than in the US.In the US, if you have the ability, you have the potential to earn a high annual income at a young age, but if you don't have the ability, it becomes difficult to earn a high annual income. Furthermore, if you don't produce results, there is a good chance you will be fired in the worst case scenario.In Japan, there is a seniority system where salaries increase in accordance with the number of years worked, and a system of lifetime employment remains in place, so there are cases where even if you improve your technical skills and contribute to the company, this is not reflected in your salary or treatment. On the other hand, if a company is performing poorly, there is no risk of being easily laid off.For this reason, no matter how high the salary market is in the US, it is rare to be able to work there permanently, as is the case in Japan. It is important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the employment systems in each country, and to make a choice that is right for your desired career.Reference: 「エンジニア給与の日米比較」調査　米国と比べエンジニアの給与水準が低い日本　日米格差は過去より拡大／PRWire Find out the salary market for foreign engineers in Japan and make a job change you won't regret!In this article, we have introduced the salary market for foreign engineers and IT personnel in Japan. The salary market differs depending on the type of engineer, but you can expect your annual income to increase if you work in the same position for a long time. In addition to salary, consider benefits that allow you to maintain a good work-life balance, overtime hours, and communication aspects, and make a job change you won't regret.If you are a foreign engineer who feels that the salary market in Japan is low, working outside of Japan is one option. However, in countries where you can expect high income and good treatment, if you don't achieve results you may be dismissed, so it is important to understand not only the salary but also the working style and business culture.If you are looking for a company in Japan that meets your desired conditions, it will take time and effort to search for one from scratch. In this case, we recommend using a job-placement agency. “G Talent” is a job-placement agency that specializes in foreign engineers, so it can efficiently find companies that match the desired conditions of many engineers. Bilingual consultants with extensive IT knowledge support the matching of companies and engineers, so if you want to work in a global environment in Japan, please consider using “G Talent”.

In recent years, the recruitment of foreign engineers has been attracting attention for a variety of reasons. However, there are also disadvantages to hiring foreign engineers, so it is important to know the advantages and disadvantages in detail in order to prevent any gaps after hiring. In this article, we will explain the reasons why the recruitment of foreign engineers is increasing, the advantages and disadvantages of hiring foreign engineers, and the key points for hiring foreign engineers without regrets.If you are a company considering hiring foreign engineers, please gather information on the topic beyond just the advantages and disadvantages. The G Talent Blog, run by “G Talent”, a job-placement service for foreign engineers, contains a variety of information, including introductions to companies that have hired foreign engineers and tips on hiring foreign engineers. You can also find out what companies really think, so please refer to this article together with the G Talent Blog.Why foreign engineers are attracting attention from companiesIn recent years, the following two reasons have been cited for the growing interest in hiring foreign engineers by many companies.Shortage of Japanese engineersTo smoothly develop global businessShortage of Japanese engineersIn Japan, there is a significant shortage of IT engineers. As there is a huge shortage of talented Japanese engineers, companies are making up for this shortfall by hiring talented people from overseas.To give a well-known example, many of the engineers working at Rakuten and Mercari are foreign nationals. In 2018, 90% of Mercari's new graduate engineers were foreign nationals, and at Rakuten, the company set English as the official language in 2012, and around 80% of the development staff hired in 2014 were foreign nationals.Reference: メルカリの新卒エンジニア9割が外国人、インドの次はどの国から採る？／DIAMOND onlineIn order to smoothly develop global businessthe presence of foreign talent is essential. If you can build a global team with foreign engineers, you can quickly catch up with the latest overseas technology and IT trends. You can also aim to expand overseas with foreign workers, and build and develop services for overseas customers, allowing you to smoothly carry out global business.Reference: 人材不足を解消！外国人エンジニアの採用方法と採用のメリット・デメリット／採用係長の採用アカデミーAdvantages for companies hiring foreign engineersFor companies, there are three advantages to hiring foreign engineers.Securing excellent engineers regardless of nationalityDevelopment and construction of a global development environmentExpectation of internal revitalization through interactionSecuring excellent engineers regardless of nationalityBy expanding your recruitment targets to include not only Japan but also the rest of the world, you can increase the probability of hiring talented people. One of the major advantages is that you can secure talented people more efficiently than by looking for talented people in Japan, as the number of Japanese engineers is insufficient.Reference: 外国人エンジニアを採用するメリットとデメリットーおすすめの採用手法も／xseeds HubDevelopment and construction of a global development environmentIf you hire foreign engineers, it will be easier to develop and build the business you are developing in-house for overseas. This is because foreign engineers may bring in the latest overseas technology and trends, as well as ideas that Japanese people would never think of, into the company.In the future, when you start global business by turning the services you have developed for the domestic market into services for overseas, foreign human resources will also play an active role.Reference: 海外エンジニア採用｜メリットとデメリット、採用方法をくわしく解説／GALKExpectation of internal revitalization through interactionWorking with engineers from different cultures and with different values will add a new stimulus to your team. Hearing about their experiences of working and living outside Japan will also turn on the curiosity switch in your team.Through interaction with foreign engineers, you can expect to revitalize not only the same engineering team, but the entire company. It may also provide an opportunity to draw out the motivation and ideas of your employees.Reference: 外国人エンジニア採用~メリットから定着まで完全解説～／connect jobDisadvantages and points for companies hiring foreign engineersThere are various advantages to hiring foreign engineers, but there are also disadvantages, so if you are considering hiring foreign talent, it is important to understand them. The following are three points to consider when hiring foreign engineers.Possibility of not matching Japanese cultureCommunication costsWork visa acquisition procedures are requiredPossibility of not matching Japanese cultureOne of the major disadvantages of hiring foreign engineers is cultural differences. Even if you manage to hire a talented foreign engineer, if they don't match Japanese culture and communication doesn't go smoothly, work may not progress and become inefficient.Furthermore, it is common for people to change jobs multiple times in order to advance their careers outside of Japan, so when hiring people from overseas to work for a Japanese company, you also need to make sure they understand the differences in the culture of changing jobs and working.In the case of foreign engineers, you also need to understand the job-hopping cycle, where they may change jobs to another company if they don't have an attractive work environment or the opportunity to improve their skills.Reference: 外国人技術者とは？取り入れるメリット・デメリットや採用のコツまで徹底解説！／RISE for BusinessCommunication costsIf the foreign engineer does not understand Japanese, you will need to secure a person to act as an intermediary between the foreign engineer and the Japanese engineers, and there will be costs involved in having the foreign engineer learn Japanese.In some cases, it is necessary to deal with not only language but also cross-cultural understanding, and one of the disadvantages of hiring foreign engineers is that it is more expensive than hiring Japanese engineers.Reference: 外国人エンジニア採用時の注意点とは？海外のメンバーを管理できる最新ツールを紹介／VoicePingWork visa acquisition procedures are requiredIn order for a foreigner to work in Japan, they must obtain a work visa. In order to obtain a visa that allows them to work in Japan as an engineer, they must meet the requirements stipulated in the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Immigration Control Act), and they must also go through the application process, including preparing all the necessary documents and having them checked. There are also other types of visa, such as the “Engineer” visa, in addition to the Specified Skills 1 and 2 visas.Even after the visa has been successfully issued, there is a set period of time during which you can work with the visa, so you will need to take the necessary steps to ensure that it does not expire. One of the disadvantages of hiring foreign engineers is that you will have to go through the hassle of obtaining a work visa and the cost of consulting with a lawyer or administrative scrivener.Reference: 【永久保存版】特定技能とエンジニアの違い～ベトナム人の受入れや直接雇用する前に～／株式会社Joh AbroadKey points for hiring foreign engineers without regretsIf you are hiring foreign engineers, you want to be able to smoothly proceed with the hiring process without regrets, after understanding the advantages and disadvantages. From here, we will introduce three key points for successfully hiring foreign engineers.Understand the wages for work on a global scale, not just in JapanHire people who can act as a bridge between foreign and Japanese engineersEnsure that the company does not get caught up in Japanese working cultureUnderstand the wages for work on a global scale, not just in JapanOne of the reasons why there is a shortage of engineers in Japan is that the wages for engineers in Japan are set lower than in other countries. In particular, there is a gap of around double the amount compared to the US and Europe, so from the perspective of foreign engineers, working for a Japanese company may seem like a disadvantage.When hiring foreign engineers, it is important to understand global standards for wages so that you can pay them a salary that is commensurate with the work they do and the skills they have. If you can pay a global standard salary, you will be able to secure talented people and they will be more likely to stay with you for a long time.Reference:【外国人向け】日本で働くエンジニアの給料事情と高収入を得るための方法[グローバルエンジニア2]／FellowshipHire people who can act as a bridge between foreign and Japanese engineersThere are still many companies that are not proactive about hiring foreign engineers who cannot speak Japanese. However, this means that they will never be able to hire excellent foreign talent. If you are worried about the language barrier, then why not also recruit a bridge person who can communicate in English?A bridge worker is someone who acts as a go-between between foreign and Japanese workers. They not only bridge the language gap, but also help to bridge the gap between Japanese working culture and communication methods.Reference: ブリッジ人材の役割と必要性｜海外進出における課題と人材採用のコツ／Talent Clip TimesEnsure that the company does not get caught up in Japanese working cultureIn the IT industry and engineering work environments, remote working arrangements that do not require employees to come into the office and parallel careers that involve working for multiple companies are sometimes accepted. If you are caught up in Japan's traditional work culture and are slow to develop remote working arrangements and flexible working styles, you may be abandoned by talented people.In order to attract talented foreign engineers, it is important to expand flexible working styles.Reference: 外国人エンジニアを採用するメリットとデメリット【需要と日本語】／グローバル採用ナビHow to hire foreign engineersThere are both advantages and disadvantages to hiring foreign engineers, but there are probably many people who want to hire foreign engineers in order to secure talented engineers. The following four methods can be used to specifically hire foreign engineers.Recruit on your company's websiteApproach foreign engineers through their SNSConsult with an agency specializing in foreign engineersUtilize a job site specializing in foreign engineersRecruit on your company's websiteBy preparing your own recruitment website, you can recruit foreign talent from your recruitment page. However, this method is only effective for companies that are well known overseas. If your company is not well known, there is a good chance that your recruitment page will not even be seen in the first place.If you are conducting recruitment activities via your company's recruitment page, you should also be aware that there will be communication costs involved, such as the need to provide information in English and to respond to recruitment inquiries in English. In order to secure talented foreign engineers, it is also important to prepare attractive employment conditions for foreign engineers.Reference: 【外国人採用】応募者が集まらないときに見直したい自社求人サイト／YOLO WORKApproach foreign engineers through their SNSSince the culture of changing jobs is more developed in foreign countries than in Japan, many engineers have well-developed profile pages on LinkedIn, a social networking site for job-seekers. Using LinkedIn, it is possible to find engineers who match the image of the person your company is looking for and to approach them directly.However, even with this method, you should be aware that there are costs involved, such as preparing human resources who can communicate with foreigners at your company and arranging work visas.Reference: LINKEDINで外国人エンジニアを採用するには？／ONETECHConsult with an agency specializing in foreign engineersBy consulting with an agency that specializes in recruiting foreign engineers, it is possible to efficiently recruit foreign engineers who are a good fit for your company. Most recruitment agencies have databases of foreign engineers who are interested in working in Japan, as well as know-how on obtaining work visas, so companies that have not previously recruited foreign workers can solve their worries and problems by consulting with them.However, when using an agency, there is a cost to pay the agency when a candidate is hired. Consider using a recruitment agency in light of your recruitment budget.Reference: 採用手法として転職サイトを使う際のメリット・デメリットとは／株式会社アールナインUtilize a job site specializing in foreign engineersIf you have a small budget for recruitment, we recommend using a job site that specializes in foreign engineers. It is a low-cost alternative to using a recruitment agency, and has the advantage of allowing you to reach a large number of foreign engineers.“GitTap” is a job site specializing in foreign engineers. As many foreign engineers who want to work in a global environment are registered, companies considering hiring foreign engineers for the first time should definitely consider registering.If you are looking for foreign engineers with specialized skills, try G TalentIf you are thinking about hiring foreign engineers, please use “G Talent”, a job-placement agency specializing in foreign IT personnel. “G Talent” focuses on IT engineers and bilingual foreign IT engineers who can hit the ground running, so you can acquire excellent foreign engineers efficiently. They also provide support for work visas and communication, so even companies that are hiring foreign engineers for the first time can do so with peace of mind.Let's aim for business expansion by understanding the advantages and disadvantages of hiring foreign engineers!In this article, we have introduced the advantages and disadvantages you should be aware of when hiring foreign engineers. There are advantages to hiring foreign engineers, such as being able to secure excellent human resources from all over the world regardless of nationality, and becoming a bridge for global business development. However, there are also disadvantages, such as having to be careful about differences with Japanese culture and communication costs, so you need to be careful. Make sure you keep in mind the points we have introduced here when hiring foreign engineers, and carry out your recruitment activities without regrets.If you are considering hiring foreign engineers, please use the job-placement agency 'G Talent', which specializes in foreign IT engineers. G Talent, which supports the job-hunting and career-change activities of foreign IT engineers who want to work in Japan, has bilingual consultants with a wealth of IT knowledge who provide strong support for matching companies and engineers.

Video streaming has become part of everyone’s daily activities ever since the start of Youtube. The development of mobile devices has made video content more accessible to people, whether on a long bus ride home or while waiting in a coffee shop. By 2021, an average person is expected to spend 100 minutes a day watching online videos.Nowadays, several streaming platforms are available in every country. With the recent pandemic, online streaming consumption worldwide increased while Netflix became the top streaming platform.In Japan, most people still prefer to watch movies and shows on TV. However, the younger generation has become heavy users of online streaming platforms for its convenience. Part of its appeal is the convenient access to these streaming sites and other forms of entertainment in one device. But this type of service wouldn’t be possible without the work of IT engineers.IT Engineers in Video Streaming App DevelopmentThe influx of viewers on these video streaming platforms causes servers to shut down. It’s an IT engineer’s task to fix this and other similar issues to keep viewers entertained while staying at home during the pandemic. Their job also includes the maintenance and development of more features that would best fit any device used for this service.Building a Video Streaming PlatformsIT engineers have to be versatile in this field of work. Not only do they handle several data, but they also are working on different specializations of IT work. If you are looking forward to working in Japan’s video streaming market, you have to know the necessary tools and information to develop online video streaming platforms.Machine Learning AlgorithmsAlgorithms are necessary for any streaming services. It helps recommend to users a selection of movies they might want to watch based on their viewing history or analyze a user’s rating to improve the platform. Therefore, IT engineers must be equipped with knowledge in machine learning algorithms to provide the best user experience.Cloud hostingIT engineers working on a video streaming service handle several types of data and video content. Keeping the servers running is an integral part of the work. Instead of using a single server, companies prefer cloud hosting platforms to balance the load. If one server fails, another server kicks in and keeps your video streaming service running.Moreover, cloud hosting platforms allow quick access to video content, and it’s easy to increase their space. They are also a cheaper option compared to purchasing hard drives. Therefore, IT engineers must be familiar with several cloud hosting platforms to provide clients the best options for their video streaming service.Computing ArchitectureDeveloping a video streaming platform requires a complex architecture. A cloud architect is responsible for designing the features necessary in an online video streaming platform, such as the search engine, recommendation system, caching architecture, and A\B testing, with cloud computing.Network ConnectionDepending on the project’s scale, video streaming services must be integrated into a content delivery network (CDN) to handle significant traffic. CDNs serve a large portion of the internet today, including graphics, scripts, downloadable media files, software, live streaming media, and on-demand streaming media. An IT engineer must know the content delivery techniques needed to be applied in the service.SecurityCustomers have to input sensitive information like credit details in a subscription-based video streaming platform. IT engineers must have vast knowledge in cybersecurity to prevent these important data from being accessed by anyone.Also, the security of the video streaming service includes the monitoring of server failure. IT engineers will have to develop safety precautions in accessing accounts on different devices. They also deal with domain restrictions and watermarking for extra live stream security.Other SkillsIT engineers must be equipped with the necessary programming languages, primarily PHP, Ruby, and JavaScript. They should have experience in web or mobile application development, basic TCP/IP knowledge, and be capable of handling network and server designing. Experience in live streaming protocols such as RTSP, RTMP, WebRTC, HLS will give you an edge in the industry.Development ProcessIT teams work together for more than 300 hours, depending on how big the video streaming service is. They have to work on several functions and designs to provide customers the best user experience. Here’s a breakdown of the tasks of each stage in the development process. User RegistrationIt takes about 32 hours to work on the registration feature in a video streaming platform. The task includes testing of the email confirmation and addition of login options. User ProfileThis part of the process takes a shorter time. In 16 hours, engineers brainstorm and apply the account’s functions and personalization, such as editing names, uploading photos, and showing a user’s preferred genre, actors, and movies. Subscription and Payment GatewayIn this part of the development process, the team and the client will choose the best monetization model, whether as pay-per-view, advertising, or subscription, and preferred payment method for the video service. The application of the subscription and payment gateway features takes 80 hours to accomplish. Notifications, Content Search, and Reviews and RatingsPush notifications remind users of the new movie or series available and advise them of subscription notices and options. Moreover, the search bar needs to provide several options, such as genre, ratings, and more, to provide the best video content selection. The application of these features will take 88 hours of the team’s time. DesignThis part of the process is the most demanding of all. IT engineers must produce the best layout to provide a seamless user interface to all types of devices. The whole process could take 100 hours or more since it involves several confirmations from the team and the client.ConclusionThe market size of Japan’s paid streaming services reached 277 billion yen in 2019. With the recent pandemic, video consumption is set to increase as people spend more hours on their mobile devices and computers. The doubling of the market size from 2015 to 2019 shows that Japanese consumers are embracing this new form of entertainment.As more subscribe to video streaming platforms, the need for better content and features in these services arise. 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The release of 4G LTE in 2009 surprised many mobile phone users and several industries in the world for its faster speeds and low latencies. With the rise of multiple innovations in the tech industry, connectivity has become an integral element to take us a step further into realizing a more digitized, safe, and comfortable environment.5G promises speeds 600 times faster than 4G to cope with next-generation technologies. It could put mobile internet on par with Google Fiber’s standard home broadband service. No wonder 5G has become the ultimate buzzword in the tech industry! But internet speed aside, how important is 5G to the world?5G and TechnologyThe success of businesses in the future depends on their ability to do operations remotely and automatically. The lower latency and faster data transfer provided by 5G could boost and enhance the production of autonomous devices and other tech initiatives. Here are some of the advantages that 5G provides.Autonomous CarsAutomotive companies are taking significant steps to reduce the number of vehicle crashes recorded daily. With the application of several technologies, companies have rolled out and reinvented autonomous vehicles.The vehicle-to-vehicle communications enable cars to exchange location, speed, and destination data for alerting you and other drivers of the possible road conditions, reducing the probability of collisions. With 5G, data transfers can be done in real-time, allowing for a safer commute.Gaming5G promotes a better gaming experience for everyone in the world. The promise of lower latency is what every gamer has been longing for, banishing the dreaded “lag.” The response time is whittled down to a couple of milliseconds, providing a real-time virtual gaming experience.Nowadays, players usually insert disks to gaming consoles or download games on PCs and mobile devices before getting the game started. 5G opens the possibilities for cloud gaming, which allows users to access their games anytime, anywhere! Moreover, mobile gaming is also set to increase in light of 5G.Medical AdvancementsThe healthcare industry continues to reinvent and produce new methods for several medical operations. Thus, 5G opens opportunities for AI diagnostics and robotic surgeries, which brings medical care closer to those who need it immediately, such as the elderly and differently-abled.The possibility of remote surgeries and remote vital signs checking may be closer to reality with the fast data transfer brought by 5G.Evolution of IoTNearly all IoT devices will benefit significantly from 5G. From smart-locking doors to alarm systems, the application of 5G can enhance each of their services. IoT devices, such as doorbell cameras and fitness trackers, will be able to transmit data within milliseconds.5G in JapanJapan recently rolled out 5G for commercial use. As expected, smartphone manufacturers have been releasing one 5G-capable device after another. The tech industry in Japan is looking forward to applying 5G in machines, robots, vehicles, and especially in the manufacturing industry to fill in the country’s workforce.Though some mobile devices support the technology, there are only limited locations that provide 5G networks. Therefore, telecommunication companies are expected to invest in their infrastructure to expand and apply their service in telemedicine and other automation initiatives. The installation and maintenance of 5G devices will require the support of many IT experts.IT Careers5G is more than just mobile phones. It opens a lot of opportunities for innovation concerning automation and communication. With the release of 5G, IT companies are expected to level up their services, which requires the following IT job titles.Network EngineersThe application of 5G to enterprise networks and cloud services could create gaps in network security, which network engineers control. They will also oversee several network changes, such as installing new equipment to apply the 5G network and developing a wireless LAN necessary for building a 5G environment in the workplace.Moreover, the complexity of 5G deployments will require network engineers to focus on software and microservices, such as software-defined networking for routing and switching, software-defined radio access networks for mobile and handset connectivity, automation, and network function virtualization for firewalls and load balancing.AI EngineersWith the rapid changes in the 5G network topology in response to the changes in traffic, mobile network operators will require an intelligent and automated approach to make their network efficient. Thus, mobile network operators are expected to incorporate AI into their networks, which will require AI engineers’ expertise.IoT EngineersWith the fast development of 5G devices in Japan, IoT engineers are needed more than ever. The introduction of 5G poses several challenges in the deployment of integrated sensors, algorithms, and system designs. It is the role of IoT engineers to apply, maintain, and monitor these efforts to ensure the quality of services provided by IoT devices.Programming LanguagesSince the rollout of 5G, there has been a shift in the priority of programming languages in the world, especially in Japan. Here are some of the newest and oldest programming languages for the development of 5G technologies.Go LangGoogle developed this programming language as an alternative to C++ and Java with memory safety, garbage collection, and structural typing. Though it first appeared in 2009, its stable release was in September 2020.IT engineers are expected to process large volumes of data with the release of 5G. Go Lang is considered one of the best programming languages to work with Big Data and Parallel Processing Applications. Its execution speed is the fastest among other programming languages available. Moreover, several machine learning frameworks can be integrated with Go Lang.LispLisp is the oldest programming language used in AI development today. Though many chose Python in this field, Lisp is mostly preferred by IT engineers for logic-based AI projects. They favored its Read-Eval-Print Loop for easy interactive programming.Lisp also comes with a good environment setup like debugging, incremental compilers, and more. Furthermore, the programming language supports symbolic programming.PythonPython is among the recommended IoT programming languages for its flexible and uncomplicated language. It is the practical choice of data-intensive applications and AI development. Moreover, Python has rich features and extensive library and community support.Conclusion5G opens several opportunities that could help ease the everyday lives of people worldwide. Though the application of 5G has not been fully actualized in Japan yet, the technology is bound to ease data communication and transform entertainment and medical care in the future. However, these changes will not happen overnight. 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There has been a lot of business news about space lately.IHI has developed an engine for a small artificial satellite at a third of its original price; Amazon is planning to launch 3,000 satellites; SpaceX is planning to launch more than 10,000 satellites, and so on. Major companies and venture capitalists from the United States, China, and other countries around the world have entered the space business and are investing heavily in it, making it more exciting than ever.In this article, we will provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the current state of the global space industry and its various fields for those who are new to the industry. The article is also available in Japanese: 宇宙ビジネス業界の現状をわかりやすく解説！.The Space Business FieldWhen you think of the space business, rockets are probably the first thing that comes to mind. However, the space business actually includes a wide range of fields other than rockets.What is space business?The business of launching and operating satellites and utilizing data for commercial purposes in space. The space business is a general term for businesses related to space, including companies that provide services such as satellite broadcasting, communications, and satellite data utilization for commercial purposes, as well as the space industry related to infrastructure, such as the manufacture of rockets and satellite equipment and facilities for the military, which is supported by government demand.Reference：Kotobank / What is the Space Business?In addition to rockets, the space business encompasses many other areas, including using satellite data to improve services on the ground. Also, the space business has been especially booming in recent years.Next, I’d like to explain why this industry is now so active.Why is the Space Business so popular right now?On May 30 (local time), the spacecraft “Crew Dragon” of the U.S. SpaceX was successfully launched and docked to the space station on May 31.You can watch the whole process from launch to docking on YouTube and other sites, but watching the touch screen installed in the Crew Dragon’s cabin and the two astronauts changing from their spacesuits to polo shirts and chinos along the way, it seemed like the threshold for space travel had been lowered.Reference: WEDGEInfinity / Why is the Space Business so popular right now?Compared to a few years ago, space has become more accessible, with private companies being able to successfully launch manned rockets into space.With the announcement by the U.S. company Amazon plans to launch 3,000 satellites for communications services and SpaceX plans to launch more than 10,000 satellites for communications as well, companies from other countries are expected to join the rush of launches by these two major companies.In addition to the growing demand for small satellites for sensing from space, the cost of launching small rockets, which have a shorter lifespan than conventional rockets, has decreased and the frequency of launches has increased, which is one of the major factors boosting the space business.However, various problems have arisen in this business.For example, how to collect Space Debris?(Garbage generated by used satellites and collisions between satellites)Businesses related to space debris are also receiving a great deal of attention, with a number of leading ventures recently emerging to solve this problem.In the next section, I would like to categorize the space business and explain each category in detail.Classification of the Space BusinessIn this explanation, we have divided the space business industry into three categories.Three categories of Space BusinessManufacturing & InfrastructureSpace UtilizationSpace ResearchI’d like to explain each of these with an industry map.Manufacturing & InfrastructureManufacturing FieldThis field manufactures rockets, satellites and ground stations. The field of manufacturing of small rockets and small satellites has been attracting a lot of investment recently.Infrastructure FieldSpace infrastructure, like terrestrial infrastructure, is the invisible backbone of services used by people around the world. Like terrestrial infrastructure, space infrastructure is an area that will become increasingly important in the future for convenience, services, and national security and defense. Space UtilizationThe utilization of space can be divided into two categories: the use of satellites and the use of space.Use of SatellitesThe use of satellites refers to the use of satellites to study location information and climate change. In other words, satellites at this time are used to improve services on earth.Use of SpaceAs the name implies, the use of space represents making things in an environment that does not exist on Earth. For example, it means storing energy in an environment that cannot exist on Earth, such as solar power, which is not affected by clouds or weather. Space ResearchThe goal of this field is to help humans enter space.There are two main types of space exploration: manned space exploration, in which humans board rockets and other vehicles to explore space, and unmanned space exploration, in which only a spacecraft goes into space without a human presence.Unlike manufacturing/infrastructure and space utilization, this is an area of space business where the goal is not to improve services on Earth, but to expand the scope of activities into space. ConclusionIn this article, we have introduced the concept of the space business and its constituent fields. In the next article, we would like to give you detailed information about each field and introduce you to some representative companies in each area.If you are a foreign engineer looking for a job in the Japanese space industry, please register with G Talent , the leading recruitment agency for foreign IT engineers. Our professional consultants will help you find a job in the Japanese Space Business for free.

The IT sector in Japan continues to expand, however, it is still predicted that in the year 2030, there will be a shortage of IT engineers with 420,000 to 790,000. Recently, the number of companies which recruit foreign IT engineers is increasing. In a competitive situation, they strive to hire talented engineers. But, how is it like to work as an IT engineer in Japan?We asked 100 Foreign IT Engineers about their experience, their main concerns, what makes them feel supported by their employers, and what kind of companies they want to work for.Main ConcernsYour first job as an IT engineer in Japan starts off exciting. Maybe working in Japan was your dream, but after a few weeks, the downsides of the job start getting to you. GTalent conducted a survey and realized that foreigners found negative aspects of working in Japan that made them consider changing jobs. The most reoccurring ones are shown in the chart below:Career Path is UnclearThis was the most common concern among IT engineers who are currently working in Japan. This makes them feel unsure about where they are going in life and it’s difficult to set meaningful work goals, also, it is easy to become demotivated and disinterested in the job. By changing jobs to a company that supports your career, you will be able to find motivation and be eager to add value to the company.Training and Education System is not SubstantialThe importance of adequate employee training can severely impact team morale. Strong development and career progression opportunities are considered among the most compelling and yet, seems to be a common concern for IT engineers in Japan who want to work with the latest technology.The lack of training of IT engineers might lead to poor job performance and increased levels of work-related stress.Can’t Get Rewards According to their Abilities and EvaluationA feature of the Japanese pay system is that many companies employ on a “seniority-based system,” whereby salaries are increased in nearly direct proportion to age and the years of service. While this evaluation system has been changing over the years in many Japanese companies, some IT engineers in Japan still face this problem, where their age sometimes plays an important role in salary increases.What Makes Them Be Satisfied with Their Workplace?Many companies in Japan want to leverage their foreign employees’ strengths and use their unique perspectives as an advantage. It’s good to keep in mind the positive aspects that motivate foreign employees.Use of Japanese Language in the WorkplaceMany foreigners with Japanese skills prefer to work in a full Japanese environment to improve their language skills. This seems to be an important factor to those who wish to fully immerse in Japanese culture.A Full Implemented System for Accepting ForeignersMany foreigners prefer to work in an inclusive company, in which Japanese and foreign staff can work in a comfortable environment. This also means that companies need better systems and programs to help foreign workers learn the Japanese language and integrate different cultures into the company smoothly.Support from their SurroundingsCreating relations that go beyond the working environment is fundamental for many IT engineers in Japan. Of course, communication can be hard, especially at the beginning, since you might not be able to speak Japanese, that’s why many foreigners appreciate the support from their colleagues and bosses.What is the Most Important Factor for Different Cultures?We separated our candidates into 4 main areas: Western World, South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia.Western WorldWestern Candidates stated that 3 factors were equally important. Comparing with other cultures western candidates emphasized the importance of Work-life Balance.South AsiaFor South Asian cultures, many candidates considered important the relationship with their colleagues and bosses. It seems that mutual support in the working environment is highly appreciated. oSoutheast AsiaSoutheast Asians made emphasis on wanting to work while using their Japanese language skills. The opportunity to get to blend with the locals and get to know more about Japanese culture through the language is an important reason for choosing a company.East AsiaEast Asian IT engineers are also looking for a Japanese working environment where they can make use of their Japanese language skills. While they also aim to work on a company that has implemented a system for hiring foreigners, they as well want to work with the best talent. Working with skilled engineers who are experts at their job improves business productivity, which leads to improving workplace relations, as they will be able to get on with the job and work harmoniously with their colleagues.What Do Japanese Companies Should Do in Order for Foreigners to Play an Active Role?IT engineers from different cultures agreed that Japanese companies should be more open to the international community and take the initiative to promote diversity in the workplace. In addition, they should adjust the work-styles to more flexible ones and improve the Work-life balance.As we mentioned above, many foreigners are looking forward to getting along with the locals and get to know more about Japanese culture, so a Japanese language education is a benefit that foreign workers would appreciate having.As for foreign IT engineers, technology is an important aspect to consider when changing jobs, so a company that uses the latest technology and takes new business and technology challenges seems to be more appealing and would attract skilled IT engineers.ConclusionOverall, the results of this survey have shown that many foreign IT engineers are looking for more inclusive workplaces. A company that promotes diversity and understands the difference between cultures with an open approach can contribute to creating a better workplace where the employees can thrive and improve productivity.If you are a foreign IT engineer and you are thinking about changing jobs in Japan, please register to G Talent. G Talent is a recruitment agency specialized in foreign IT engineers, we work with start-ups and large companies that are eager to hire skilled foreign IT talent.

The IT sector in Japan continues to expand, however, as Japan’s shrinking population makes it harder for employers to fill posts, more of them are opening their positions to foreigners. Also, many foreigners are thrilled to improve their careers in Japan, but what motivates foreigners to work in Japan?We asked 100 Foreign IT Engineers about their reasons for the decision to work in the land of the rising sun and what found attractive on a job when chinging jobs in Japan. We will also share with you the current salary trend for IT engineers.Reasons to Work in JapanJapan is often said to be one of the most highly developed and technologically advanced nations in the world. Japan offers advanced technology in its major metropolises and beautiful landscapes that you can find just an hour away by train from Tokyo. We asked 100 foreign IT engineers their reasons to choose Japan as a work destination.Future Career AdvancementJapan offers exceptional opportunities to grow both technical and non-technical skills by working with high-end technology, along with talented engineers from around the world. Japan continues to lead the world in science and engineering, but due to the shortage of domestic IT-skilled talent and an increasing need for organizations to look overseas to fill the talent gap more companies are hiring top talent from around the globe. Many companies in Japan encourage working with the latest technology and tools to improve the technical skills of their engineers. As for non-technical skills, you will be encouraged to improve your planning, process, and eye for detail skills.Interest in Japanese CultureMany foreigners emphasize Japanese politeness. People in Japan tend to go out of their way to be helpful to others, the care put in interactions with others is one of the highlights of Japanese culture, and this translates in the workplace as people making an effort to be pleasant and non-confrontational. Apart from this, the food, the people, the architecture and the “kawaii” culture seem to be quite attractive for foreigners.Japan is Safe and Has a Good Living EnvironmentJapan is known for its relative safety with low crime levels, and Japanese cities are often globally ranked as the safest cities to live in. Japan puts a strong focus on crime prevention, making it less common to commit violent crimes. Violent crime in Japan is almost non-existent as the nation and its population value peace and prosperity over minor inconveniences or trifles that may lead to conflict.What is Attractive When Changing Jobs in Japan?In today’s highly competitive hiring landscape in Japan, IT engineers have endless work opportunities to choose from. Engineers are entering an expanding job market, which leads to more open jobs than skilled workers to fill them, that leaves employers at a disadvantage. So what exactly are foreign IT engineers putting weight on when choosing a job opportunity?Able to Use Their Experience and SkillsMany foreigners consider that being able to transfer their skills and abilities gained from previous working experiences and use them in their future career is the main reason for them to choose a new job opportunity. Being able to transfer their skills to new positions will help them go beyond their job description.The Job They Want to DoIT engineers who quickly learn new skills and gain experience from various places and situations may want to take it to the next step, maybe by applying for a manager position or just a position that allows them to thrive in their desired industry.Good SalaryA competitive salary is a key piece of talent attraction. Job seekers want to be paid their worth and to be compensated for the expertise and IT skills they bring to the table. Especially, in a competitive job market as it is Japan’s IT Industry. Check out our salary guide for up-to-date 2020 salary data found below that’ll help you stay competitive.Current Salary Trend of IT Engineers- November 2020This graph shows the results of a survey in which foreign IT engineers shared their current annual salary. From the pie chart, it is clear that the majority of foreign IT engineers in Japan, 42.7%, are below 4 million yen. Following the 29.2% earning more than 4 million and less than 6 million yen. 16.7% earns more than 6 million and less than 8 million yen and in the smaller group, only 11.5% earns more than 8 million yen.ConclusionIn conclusion, the results of this survey have shown that many foreign IT engineers found many attractive points about living in Japan. And while the salary is not as high compared to other countries, Japan offers a lot of other perks that make the country attractive to foreigners who seek job opportunities abroad.If you are a foreign IT engineer and you are thinking about changing jobs in Japan, please register to G Talent. G Talent is a recruitment agency specialized in foreign IT engineers, we work with start-ups and large companies that are eager to hire skilled foreign IT talent.

When the World Health Organization officially declared the coronavirus or COVID-19 as a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, multiple countries immediately felt its impact. China, South Korea, Iran, and Italy were among the initial nations with the highest number of cases.Another country that was heavily affected by the worldwide health crisis early on was Japan. A month after COVID-19 was officially recognized as a pandemic, it already tallied close to 800 new infected cases.But amazingly, Japan managed to suppress the virus from spreading disastrously. Japan’s coronavirus peak happened on August 03, 2020, when they reached just two new cases shy of 2,000.That figure may seem worrisome when you consider that Japan is a first-world country, but it is relatively minuscule compared to their superpower counterparts. During the same period, the United States of America was fast approaching the 50,000 new active cases territory. India, another top nation, easily surpassed the 50k mark by that point.To further illustrate just how effective the Japanese government has been in managing the coronavirus ordeal, as of October 2020, the United Kingdom, which has a population of approximately 58 million people less than Japan, has 690,000 more total COVID-19 infections.The secret behind the country’s success in controlling the coronavirus is its excellent healthcare industry. Japan’s healthcare workforce, much like the rest of the world, consists of a collection of health and medical professionals, all working to improve the nation’s overall well-being and health service continuously.While these healthcare professionals undoubtedly deserve all of the praise and recognition they receive for their consistent brilliance, there are also other unsung heroes supporting the healthcare field who are worthy of acknowledgment. One of the most overlooked are IT engineers.In this article, we’ll cover the roles of IT engineers in Japan’s healthcare industry amid COVID-19.Japan’s Healthcare IndustryTo fully understand IT engineers’ and professionals’ roles in Japan’s healthcare system, we must first overview the industry itself.In terms of healthcare, Japan is considered to be among the world’s very best. For starters, healthcare is inexpensive, virtually free, and it covers everyone living within the country’s borders. This includes Japanese citizens and naturalized expats. Even foreigners can avail of free healthcare, granted that they stay for more than a year.Because their world-renowned healthcare system is affordable, the country has always maintained a high life expectancy. Japan is currently ranked 2nd in the entire world with an 85.03 years old average lifespan, only being surpassed by Hong Kong’s 85.29.Their high-quality healthcare industry also boasts over 8,300 medical facilities scattered across the island country to accommodate the 126 million population. Additionally, the government has prepared 13 hospital beds for every 1000 citizens, which is well above the global average.Although Japan is currently enjoying an excellent and organized medical system, its government administration and healthcare industry face a unique challenge, with ramifications soon to be felt.As of now, 28% of Japan are aged 65 and older. That figure is expected to skyrocket to 35% or over a third of the entire population by 2040. This means that the number of senior citizens who need medical attention will easily outnumber the healthcare workers supposed to take care of them.Japan is now trying to make up for the nation’s rapidly aging population and a potential insufficient number of healthcare workers by investing in state-of-the-art medical technology. But the types of machinery and equipment are not only expected to help in Japan’s aging dilemma; they are also meant to prevent, manage, and combat situations such as pandemics in the caliber of COVID-19.Roles of IT Engineers in HealthcareIT engineers’ mastery of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, software, programming, etc. has made them some of the most versatile and reliable medical technology experts. Their knowledge and experience in the field have helped Japan’s healthcare industry to be leaps and bounds ahead of other first-world nations.Amid COVID-19, IT engineers have showcased how medicine can be made more convenient and accessible through AI. Artificial intelligence has helped medical professionals and experts conduct virtual checkups, treat patients, do extensive research, and control the infection’s spread.IT engineers also have their hands full in areas such as data storage. Data storage is a major strand in the fight against the pandemic. Keeping, supplying, and retrieving critical information that includes medical and travel histories, symptom monitoring, and close contact tracing can ultimately help flatten the curve.The Japanese government and its health experts also rely on IT engineers for data collection and analysis. These types of information can help the government enact the proper laws necessary for facing the current health crisis and be of much help for possible future ones. Health experts also use the data to better comprehend the virus, which will guide the process of coming up with solutions.Outside of COVID-19 management, IT engineers will also be of service to other essential healthcare technologies like medical devices and materials, clinical laboratory testing, healthcare ICT, assistive technologies, and infrastructure.Qualifications of an AI Engineer in Japan’s Healthcare IndustryEven before the coronavirus crisis, artificial intelligence had been a driving force for Japan’s healthcare industry. In 2019, Tokyo Women’s Medical University–Waseda University Joint Institute for Advanced Biomedical Sciences had successfully performed a brain surgery that treated a patient’s essential tremor with a cutting-edge robot.Smart Cyber Operating Theater or SCOT, which was part AI, part robotics, led the groundbreaking surgery. The machine instructed the surgeons on which parts of the brain should be prioritized, what types of incisions should be executed, and even conducted surgical prognosis and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the surgery was on-going.With AI gaining more traction in the healthcare field and advances being more prevalent, it is no wonder why more and more IT professionals have now taken their talents to be AI engineers in Japan’s healthcare industry. And many economic experts believe that this is the ideal career move for IT engineers, as the country’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry are in need of 120,000 AI specialists by 2030.AI engineers working in Japan will generally spearhead AI research and development in the healthcare industry. So, most medical employers will be seeking the best and most knowledgeable in C #, C ++, and Python. Moreover, they’ll also be looking for candidates who are proficient in the internet of things (IoT) and big data.Because of their artificial intelligence expertise, IT engineers have become some of the most sought-after professionals in Japan’s campaign against COVID-19.SummaryJapan’s healthcare industry is among the best in the world. Their world class healthcare amidst the COVID-19 crisis can be attributed to medical institutions fast-forwarding technological applications to their operations and diagnostics, with the help of IT engineers.IT engineers play a significant role in Japan’s medical initiatives and the overall success in the coronavirus age. The impact and value of their knowledge and expertise in medical technology could likely be one reason why this pandemic will be no more shortly.Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-us-cases.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-53981828https://github.com/CSSEGISandData/COVID-19https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/japan-population/#:~:text=Japan%202020%20population%20is%20estimated,of%20the%20total%20world%20populationhttps://ccchclinic.com/importance-benefits-primary-health-care/https://opentoexport.com/article/healthcare-and-medical-sector-in-japan/https://www.eu-gateway.eu/news/healthcare-medical-technologies-japan-trends-and-opportunities-0https://www.eubusinessinjapan.eu/library/publication/report-developments-in-the-japanese-healthcare-industryhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190625005862/en/The-11.9-Trillion-Global-Healthcare-Market-Key-Opportunities-Strategies-2014-2022—ResearchAndMarkets.comhttps://jintensivecare.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40560-020-00452-5https://japantoday.com/category/features/health/how-artificial-intelligence-is-transforming-medicine

We asked 100 Foreign IT Engineers about what they think foreigners need to succeed in a Japanese company. Understanding the local language and culture play a huge advantage in the workplace, but many other factors are also important. Find out here.Japan is a great place to live according to many rankings. The economy is stable, the crime rate is low and there are plenty of technology-related jobs. But, do foreigners really want to live permanently in Japan? Find out here for how long IT foreign engineers would like to stay in Japan, also how many years they would like to work in their next company.This article is volume 3 of the survey result about foreign IT engineer working in Japan. If you are interested in other volumes, please check out from following articles.Asking questions to non-Japanese IT engineers Vol. 1Asking questions to non-Japanese IT engineers Vol. 2What do foreigners need to succeed in a Japanese Company?Working in a Japanese company can be quite an adventure and it might be difficult to adjust to the many unspoken social norms. We asked 100 foreign IT engineers what do they think foreigners need in order to succeed in a Japanese company.Business Level Japanese ProficiencyMany Japanese companies are looking for IT talent with a business level of Japanese ability. Even for IT engineers, due to the frequent communication with co-workers and clients, Japanese ability has become the rule in order to successfully communicate and not miss important details regarding a project, the language ability also allows to make decisions together and not being left out. Many companies also think that the higher the Japanese level is, the higher is the commitment to Japan.Understanding of Japanese Corporate CultureThe Japanese language and the Japanese business culture is intertwined, by speaking the language makes it easier to understand some of the social norms and workplace rules. The work culture in Japan may come as a shock to those coming from abroad, but it is important to get to know the social rules to build meaningful business relationships. One of the most important values of Japanese culture is harmony, by prioritizing the needs of society rather than personal interest or opinion. Instead of making decisions based on individual authority, Japanese companies tend to emphasize group consensus in order to maintain peaceful cooperation within the organisation and harmony within the team.Able to Report, Contact and Consult (Ho-Ren-So)Horenso is a basic rule for business communication that is often employed by companies throughout Japan to ensure an efficient system of information sharing. The term is an acronym built of three words and stands for Hōkoku (報告) which means “report,” Renraku (連絡) which means “communicate,” and Sōdan (相談) which means “consult”.If you are planning to work at a Japanese company, then it is a good idea to remember this rule, as it will facilitate your job in a Japanese working environment.For How Long You Want to Live in Japan?This graph shows the results of a survey in which foreign IT engineers shared their plans for the future. From the pie chart, it is clear that the majority of foreign IT engineers in Japan, 56.5%, would like to live in Japan forever. Many foreigners enjoy the safety and stability that the country provides. Following the 18.5% who would like to at least stay for more than 3 years. 8.3% more than 6 years, and the smaller groups, with 6.5% that would like to either, stay for more than 1 year or more than 10 years.Japanese Level of IT EngineersThe better your Japanese skills, the more opportunities will be open to you. So, unless you have highly technical skills as an engineer you can be an exception to language requirements. According to GTalent’s database, this is the rate of Foreign IT engineers Japanese skill.This graph shows the results of a survey in which foreign IT engineers stated their current Japanese level. From the chart, the majority of foreign IT engineers in Japan, 42.6%, are skilled in business level Japanese. The next bigger group, 35.2% with a conversational level ability in Japanese. 10.2% are fluent in Japanese, 6.5% have no Japanese ability and only 5.6% have basic knowledge of Japanese. For many employers, basic ability of Japanese is the same as almost none, since most of them are still not able to maintain a conversation.For How Long Would You Like to Work in Your Next Company?The chart is divided into 6 parts. 54.2% of foreign IT engineers stated that they would like to stay forever in their next company. The group who would like to work for more than 3 years has the second largest number with 25%. Following is the group who would like to work for more than one year with 9.4% of the foreign IT engineers. The next three smaller groups are as follows, 5.2% more than ten years, 4.2% more than six years, and 2.1% less than a year.ConclusionIn conclusion, the results of this survey have shown that many foreign IT engineers find Japan attractive. Contrary to what many Japanese companies think, foreigners living in Japan are actually looking to stay most of their lives not only in Japan but even in their next company. As for the Japanese level, we would like to invite you to improve your Japanese skill if you are already thinking about staying in Japan forever. This will help you to thrive in your career in Japan as well as to understand Japanese business culture and have better business relations with your co-workers and clients.If you are a foreign IT engineer and you are thinking about changing jobs in Japan, please register to G Talent. G Talent is a recruitment agency specialized in foreign IT engineers, we work with start-ups and large companies that are eager to hire skilled foreign IT talent.