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. Therefore, it is expected that the need for IT engineers will increase in the industry, opening several opportunities for foreign IT engineers to fill.Sources:https://theappsolutions.com/blog/how-to/app-like-netflix/https://www.hostinger.ph/tutorials/what-is-cloud-hostinghttps://www.computersciencedegreehub.com/faq/what-is-computer-architecture/https://interestingengineering.com/how-exactly-does-netflix-recommend-movies-to-youhttps://www.smartinsights.com/digital-marketing-platforms/video-marketing/video-marketing-statistics-to-know/https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2020/04/11/digital/streaming-isolation-apps/https://www.statista.com/statistics/1097284/japan-svod-market-share-by-service/https://en-gage.net/itochu-cable_saiyo/work_837767/

今回は宇宙ビジネス業界の各分野において注目を浴びている日本のベンチャー企業をご紹介していきたいと思います。第１弾では宇宙ビジネスを理解するために業界の現状や分類などを説明しておりますので、まずは業界自体を理解したい方は、「宇宙ビジネス業界の現状をわかりやすく解説！」をご覧ください。宇宙ビジネスで注目の日本企業それでは宇宙ビジネスの各分野において注目を集めている日本企業をご紹介していきたいと思います。製造分野この分野はロケット、人工衛星、地上局などの製造を行います。最近では、小型ロケットや小型衛星の製造へ投資する企業が増加しています。アクセルスペースアクセルスペースは東京を拠点としている低コストかつ短期間で超小型人工衛星の開発に特化した宇宙系スタートアップ企業です。アクセルスペースの小型人工衛星は、地上600㎞の上空から地球上を日常的に監視することができるため広範囲で異常事態を検知することができるようです。さらには、衛星から得られたデータの解析・情報提供も行っている宇宙ビジネスで注目を浴びている企業の1つであります。  Axelspace 2 tweets39 users74 pocketsホームhttps://www.axelspace.comSpace within Your Reach  インターステラテクノロジズ2013年に創業をしたインターステラテクノロジズはアクセルスペースとは異なり、小型人工衛星の開発ではなく、小型ロケットの開発とその発射に取り組んでいます。また、IT起業家のホリエモンがスポンサーを務めていることでも話題となっています。また、小型ロケットだけではなく、低コストの液体燃料の開発にも挑戦していることで注目を集めています。  インターステラテクノロジズ株式会社 – Interstellar Technologies Inc. 249 tweets21 users104 pocketsインターステラテクノロジズ株式会社 – Interstellar Technologies Inc.http://www.istellartech.com宇宙空間へ低コスト・オーダーメイドのロケット打ち上げサービスを提供します。宇宙圏に到達する観測用ロケットと小型衛星等を宇宙空間に運搬する軌道投入用ロケットを独自開発しています。  インフラ分野宇宙インフラは、地上のインフラと同様に、世界中の人々が利用するサービスの支えとなっている分野です。地上のインフラと同様、宇宙インフラも利便性、サービス、国家安全保障/防衛のために今後ますます重要になっていくでしょう。インフォステラ人工衛星に指示を与えることは複雑で1日に数回しかできないデメリットがありました。インフォステラは、衛星通信事業者にアンテナを共有してもらうことで、それを変革しようとしています。世界中のアンテナを接続し、1つのネットワークを作ることによって気象予報士から農家まで、誰もがいつでもどこでも、衛星に接続することができるように取り組んでいます。また、総務省によるICTイノベーション創出チャレンジプログラム（I-Challenge!）にも採択されてたことからさらに注目度が高まっている企業であります。  Infostellar 2 usersインフォステラは、クラウドベースの地上局アグリゲーターStellarStationの提供を…https://infostellar.net/infostellar-jpAdd a description for facebook  人工衛星の利用人工衛星の利用は、位置情報や気候変動などを調べるときに使われ、利用することにより地球上にあるサービス全体の向上などを目的に使われています。マゼランシステムジャパンマゼランシステムは高精度の衛星測位システムを提供している企業です。独自で開発した衛星測位システムによって、スマート農業、自動運転やドローンなどと幅広い分野に技術的に貢献している企業です。（衛星測位システムとは/マゼランシステムズ）  マゼランシステムズジャパン株式会社｜cm級の高精度衛星測位技術で世界を変えます 4 users9 pocketsマゼランシステムズジャパン株式会社｜cm級の高精度衛星測位技術で世界を変えますhttps://www.magellan.jpマゼランシステムズジャパンは、衛星受信モジュール開発のパイオニア企業です。  宇宙空間の利用宇宙空間の利用はその名の通り、地球にない環境の下でモノを作ることを表しています。例えば、雲や天候に影響されない太陽光発電のような地球上ではありえない環境でエネルギーの蓄積を行うことなどがあげられます。ペプチドリーム宇宙の無重力環境のおかげでタンパク質の精製の際に生じる水溶液成分の沈殿物や対流などが起き図、綺麗なたんぱく質が生成され、その構造の分析が容易となります。これに着目したのがペプチドリームです。現在、ペプチドリームは特殊ペプチド治療薬や低分子治療薬などの治療薬を提供しています、また、国際宇宙ステーション「きぼう」の日本実験棟での高品質タンパク質結晶生成実験にも取り組んでいます。  www.peptidream.com 1 tweet8 users16 pocketsPEPTIDREAM INC ペプチドリーム株式会社https://www.peptidream.comペプチドリーム株式会社は、 非標準のペプチド治療薬の発見と開発を目的とした東京大学発のバイオベンチャー企業です。 PeptiDream Inc is involved in the discovery and development of nonstandard peptide therapeutics.  宇宙探査宇宙探査は人類がロケットなどに乗車して宇宙探査を行う「有人宇宙探査」と人間の存在を必要としない探査機のみが宇宙へ行く「無人宇宙探査」の2種類に分かれます。PDエアロスペース自社で開発できたジェット燃焼とロケット燃焼を組み合わせた再利用可能な航空機型の宇宙輸送機の開発を行っている、宇宙旅行の成功を目的としている注目のベンチャー企業です。  pdas.co.jp 1 pocket宇宙機事業｜事業内容｜ＰＤエアロスペース株式会社｜民間主導の宇宙機開発。有人…https://pdas.co.jp/business01.htmlＰＤエアロスペース株式会社は民間主導の宇宙機開発を行い、有人機、無人機の完全再使用型の宇宙機を開発しています。  スペース・デブリスペース・デブリとは、「使用済みの衛星や衛星同士の衝突で発生したごみ」のことを言います。このスペース・デブリを除去する分野も宇宙ビジネスの重要分野の一つになります。アストロスケール2013年に設立されたアストロスケールは、宇宙空間に蓄積されるデブリの増加と危険性を軽減するために、アクティブなスペース・デブリの除去サービスを提供しています。その他にも、衛星やロケットがスペース・デブリと衝突しないためにその場での宇宙状況の確認もサービスの1つとして提供しております。  J-Startup 1 pocket株式会社アストロスケール | J-Startuphttps://www.j-startup.go.jp/startups/005_astrosocale_japan_inc.htmlアストロスケールは、宇宙機の安全航行の確保を目指し、スペースデブリ（宇宙ゴミ）除去サービスの開発に取り組む初の民間企業です。シンガポール本社創設（2013年）以来、 日本でのR&D拠点設立（2015年）、英国子会社の設立（2017年）等、グローバルに事業を展開しています。持続可能な宇宙利用の為、技術、ビジネスモデル、法規制といった複数の課題解決に取り組み、スペースデブリ除去・軌道上サービスの展開を目指しています。  【宇宙業界】日本で注目のベンチャー企業を分野別に紹介！まとめ前回と今回の宇宙ビジネス業界の注目ベンチャー企業に関する記事を通して、宇宙ビジネスへの関心がさらに深まれば幸いです。また、日本の宇宙ビジネス業界で働きたい外国人エンジニアの方は、是非、外国人ITエンジニアの転職エージェントGTalent（ジータレント）にご登録ください。プロのコンサルタントが無料で日本のテクノロジー企業への転職をご支援いたします。

最近宇宙に関するビジネスニュースが多く見受けられるようになりました。小型人口衛星のエンジンを本来の価格の3分の1で開発したIHI、3000基の衛星打ち上げを予定するAmazon、約1万基を超える衛星の打ち上げ予定のスペースXなどなど。アメリカ、中国など世界中の大手企業やベンチャー企業が宇宙ビジネスに進出し、多額の投資を行なっており、これまで以上に熱い盛り上がりを見せています。今回の記事では、これから宇宙ビジネス業界を初めて勉強する方に向けて、世界の宇宙ビジネス業界の現状と各分野についてわかりやすく解説をいたします。本記事は、英語でもお読みいただけます（英語版はこちら　The Space Business Industry and Current Situation）。宇宙ビジネスの領域宇宙ビジネスと言えば、おそらくロケットが最初に頭に浮かぶのではないでしょうか。しかし、実際の宇宙ビジネスはロケット以外にも幅広い分野があります。宇宙ビジネスとは人工衛星の打ち上げや運用及びデータ活用など、宇宙において商業目的で行われる事業のこと。民需による営利を目的とした衛星放送や通信、衛星データ活用などのサービスを行う企業のみならず、官需が支える軍用等も含めたロケットや人工衛星の機材、設備の製造などインフラにかかわる宇宙産業など、宇宙空間に関するビジネスを総称して宇宙ビジネスという。参照：コトバンク / 宇宙ビジネスとはロケット以外にも衛星のデータを活用して地上でのサービスを向上させることなど様々な分野が宇宙ビジネスには含まれています。そして、最近になって宇宙ビジネスは特に熱い盛り上がりを見せています。次に、なぜこの業界が今活発になっているのかを説明していきたいと思います。なぜ今宇宙ビジネスが熱いのか？５月30日（現地時間）、米・スペースXの有人宇宙船「クルードラゴン」の打ち上げが成功し、31日には宇宙ステーションへのドッキングを完了させた。YouTubeなどで、打ち上げからドッキングまでの一部始終を見ることができるが、タッチパネルが設置されたクルードラゴンの船内や、途中で宇宙飛行士の二人が宇宙服からポロシャツにチノパン着替えた様子を見ると、宇宙への移動の敷居が下がっているように感じられた。参照：WEDGEInfinity / なぜいま、宇宙ビジネスが熱いのか？数年前と比べると、有人ロケットを宇宙に発射することが民間企業でも成功できるようになっており、宇宙がより身近になってきています。アメリカのアマゾン社が通信サービス向けに3000基、スペースXは同じく通信用に１万基を超える衛星の打ち上げを予定していることが発表され、この大手2社の発表によって他国の企業もこの打ち上げラッシュに参加することが予定されています。また、小型衛星による宇宙からのセンシング需要が高まっていることに加え、通常のロケットよりも寿命が短い小型ロケットの発射にかかるコストが減少、発射する頻度が多くなったことも宇宙ビジネスを盛り上がっている大きな要因と言えるでしょう。しかし、この中で様々な問題も発生します。例えば、スペース・デブリ（使用済みの衛星や衛星同士の衝突で発生したごみ）をどう回収するかです。最近ではこの問題の解決をするための有力なベンチャー企業が続々と登場しており、スペース・デブリに関連しているビジネスも大きな注目を浴びています。続いては宇宙ビジネスを分類した上で各分野を詳しく解説したいと思います。宇宙ビジネスの分類宇宙ビジネス業界を3つに分類しています。宇宙ビジネスの３分野製造・インフラ宇宙利用宇宙探査それぞれの業界マップを用いながら説明をしていきたいと思います。製造・インフラ製造分野ロケット、人工衛星、地上局などの製造を行う分野です。特に最近投資が盛んな小型ロケットや小型衛星などを製造する分野です。インフラ分野宇宙インフラは、地上のインフラと同様に、世界中の人々が利用するサービスの目に見えないバックボーンとなっています。地上のインフラと同様、宇宙インフラも利便性やサービス、国家安全保障・防衛のために今後ますます重要になってくる分野です。 宇宙利用宇宙利用は人工衛星の利用と宇宙空間の利用の2つに分類されます。人工衛星の利用人工衛星の利用は位置情報や気候変動などを調べるときに使う人工衛星のことを言います。つまり、このときの人工衛星は、地球上のサービスの向上などを目的に使われています。宇宙空間の利用宇宙空間の利用はその名の通り、地球にない環境の下でモノを作ることを表しています。例えば、雲や天候に影響されない太陽光発電のような地球上ではありえない環境でエネルギーの蓄積を行うことなどがあげられます。 宇宙探査この分野は人類が宇宙へ進出することを目的とする分野です。主に人類がロケットなどに乗車して宇宙探査を行う「有人宇宙探査」と人間の存在を必要としない探査機のみが宇宙へ行く「無人宇宙探査」の2種類に分かれます。この分野は、他の製造・インフラや宇宙利用とは異なり、地球上のサービスを向上させることが目的ではなく、宇宙空間へ活動範囲を広げることを目的としている宇宙ビジネスの分野となります。 まとめ今回の記事では、宇宙ビジネスとはどのようなものかとそれを構成する分野について紹介させていただきました。次回の記事では、各分野に関する詳細の説明と分野ごとの代表企業をご紹介していきたいと思います。日本の宇宙ビジネス業界で働きたい外国人エンジニアの方は、是非、外国人ITエンジニアの転職エージェントGTalent（ジータレント）にご登録ください。プロのコンサルタントが無料で日本の宇宙ビジネスへの転職をご支援いたします。

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今年に入り、Googleがノーコード開発のプラットフォームの「Appsheet」を買収したことやAmazonがノーコードツールの「Amazon Honeycode」を公開するなど、ノーコード開発が世界的に大きに大きな話題となっております。開発にかかるコストの削減や開発スピードを劇的に向上させることからIT人材が不足している日本でも注目を浴びるようになりました。この記事では、最近、日本で多くの注目を浴びているNoCode（ノーコード）開発とその人気ツールについて、日本のWebやスマホアプリの開発トレンドに興味を持っている外国人やITエンジニア向けにご説明をしたいと思います。NoCode（ノーコード）とは何か？NoCode（ノーコード）ツールとは、技術者ではない人でもコード、つまり、プログラミング言語を書くことなく、独自のアプリケーションを構築することができるソフトウェア開発プラットフォームです。これらのツールは、多くの場合、ドラッグ＆ドロップ機能を備えたシンプルなユーザーインターフェイスを特徴としており、開発プロセスを簡単に可視化し、基礎となるビジネスロジックを定義することができます。NoCode と LowCode （ローコード）の用語自体はよく同様に思われる場合が多くありますが、名前が示すように大きな違いがあります。 NoCodeNoCodeプラットフォームでは、ユーザーが基本的にプログラミング言語を用いることなくソフトウェアを構築することができます。 LowCodeLowCodeプラットフォームは、限られた量のコーディングが必要となる場合があり、開発プロセスの一部または全部の間、プログラミングの知識がないユーザーが開発者（知識のあるもの）と協力して作業する必要があります。※LowCode についてもっと詳しく知りたい方はこちらのリンクをご参考にしてみて下さい。（ローコード開発とそのメリットについて）NoCodeを用いるメリットプログラミング知識が必要ないNoCodeでアプリケーションを作るのであれば、1からコーディングを行うためのプログラミング知識は必要ありません。これまでアプリ開発とは異なり、プログラミング言語の知識がない人でもアプリ開発をすることが可能になります。例えば、IT部門の人材ではない各事業部で働く人たちが、自分で普段の業務課題を解決できるシステムを開発することや新しいシステムやサービスの素晴らしいアイデアを持っている人が、プログラミングの経験がなくても、そのアイデアを実現できるようになります。開発期間を短縮できるNoCodeの開発では手書きのコーディングにかかる時間がないため、アプリやサービスの発案から開発・リリースまでの期間を大幅に短縮することができます。多様化したニーズに応え、数多くの革新的な企業や事業がある中で生き残るためには、よりスピーディーな開発が要求されます。新たなビジネスアイデアの速度に対応することで、ノーコードという開発手法が今後大きな意味を持つことになると言えるでしょう。具体的なNoCodeサービスこれからは、注目を浴びているNoCodeサービスとその特徴をご紹介したいと思います。Bubble  Bubble 9 tweets123 users5721 pocketsThe most powerful no-code platformhttps://bubble.ioBubble introduces a new way to build a web application. It’s a no-code point-and-click programming tool. Bubble hosts all applications on its cloud platform.  Webアプリのフロントエンドからバックエンドまで柔軟に開発をすることが可能ですドラッグ＆ドロップエディタによる直感的なインターフェースを利用していますBubble自身のデザイナーが作成した無料・有料のテンプレートが豊富です外部サービスと連携するための約1,000種類のプラグインを持っていますNoCode開発ツールの中ではトップの知名度を持ち、豊かなカスタマイズ性と分かりやすい開発手順から、海外だけではなく日本でも多く利用者に愛用されています。Adalo  www.adalo.com 37 users1097 pocketsAdalo – Build Your Own No Code Apphttps://www.adalo.comAdalo makes creating apps as easy as putting together a slide deck. Turn your idea into a real native app — no code needed!  1つのツール上でWebアプリとスマートフォーン向けのアプリを両方とも開発することが可能です「Zapier」と連携しているため、外部サービスの「GMail」や「Google Spred Sheet」などとも簡単に連携ができ、業務自動化のツールとしても活躍することができるツールです画面構築に活用するUIパーツが準備されているので、ユーザーは自分の作りたいシステムにマッチするパーツをドラック＆ドロップするだけでシステムを構築することが可能ですAppsheet 2020年1月にGoogleにより買収されてから日本でも注目を浴びるようになりました予算アプリ、ウェビナーアプリ、見積と提案アプリ、などの社内の業務に関するアプリが数多く作成できますUI/UXは既に用意されている10種類以上のものから選択しカスタマイズ可能となっております  AppSheet 42 users1001 pocketsAppSheet : mobile apps from spreadsheets :https://www.appsheet.comMake apps with no-code. AppSheet's no-code app building platform allows you to quickly build apps to collect, or connect to, data. Start building for free now.  Retool  retool.com 46 users3106 pocketsBuild internal tools, remarkably fast.https://retool.comRetool is the fast way to build internal tools. Drag-and-drop our building blocks and connect them to your databases and APIs to build your own tools, instantly. Connects with Postgres, REST APIs, GraphQL, Firebase, Google Sheets, and more. Built by developers, for developers. Trusted by startups and Fortune 500s. Sign up for free.    便利なドラッグ＆ドロップエディタを使用しています機能豊富なコンポーネントライブラリ（テーブル、テキスト入力など）により、内部ツールをより速く構築できますデータを操作するための再利用可能なコードブロックと、手動でコードをカスタマイズする機能があり、独自性のあるコンテンツに仕上げることが可能ですまとめノーコード・プラットフォームはITビジネスに革命をもたらし、これまで以上に簡単に機能豊富なエンタープライズ・ソフトウェアを立ち上げて使い始めることができるようになりました。人間主導のソフトウェア開発の必要性は常にありますが、ノーコード・プラットフォームはあらゆる規模の企業や業界にとって重要なスペースを埋めています。日本のWEBやスマホアプリの開発に興味があり、日本の企業で働きたいという外国人のITエンジニアの方は、外国人ITエンジニアの転職エージェントG Talent（ジータレント）にご登録ください。プロのコンサルタントが無料で日本のテクノロジー企業への転職をご支援いたします。

Due to the impact of the new coronavirus (COVID19), travel to and from Japan has become increasingly difficult. This article is divided into two sections, “Departing from Japan to a foreign country” and “Entering Japan from a foreign country,” with information on reference websites and the current status of travel information for foreigners.Travel Conditions for Entering JapanDue to the spread of the new coronavirus, the entry of tourists and outgoing foreign residents into the country has been restricted since mid-March, and as of July 24, 2020, those who have been in countries subject to denial of landing will not be able to enter the country unless there is a special reason.More detailed information about the countries subject to refusal of entry to Japan and more detailed information is available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (link below).Note that foreigners (including those from the countries and regions where the entry bans do not apply) who will arrive in Japan with a flight via any of those 146 countries or regions which are subject to denial of permission to enter, with a purpose of refueling or transit, will also be denied to enter Japan in principle. This will apply regardless of whether they have entered those countries or regions or not. Foreigners from the countries and regions, where visa restrictions (suspension of visa validity or suspension of visa exemption measures) do not apply, will also be subject to entry bans if transiting through the 146 countries or regions.Reference:Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan / Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)Information is updated on a daily basis, so be sure to check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website every time you have to travel.Permission to re-enter Japan for foreign residents and studentsRestrictions on entry to Japan have reached more than 120 countries, and the period of restriction is much longer than expected due to the lack of improvement in the pandemic caused by the new coronavirus around the world. There was no guarantee that a person would be able to enter Japan, even if he or she had to return to their home country to take care of a family member who was in their home country for an emergency, or if he or she was studying in Japan and left Japan for a vacation period.However, taking this circumstance into account, the government announced that on July 29, 2020, they will consider re-entry for those with residency status.On August 29, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that expatriates and international students with a status of residence in Japan would be allowed to re-enter the country on a conditional basis from August 5, in order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. Until now, foreign nationals who had departed from a country or region subject to denial of entry were, in principle, not allowed to re-enter the country.Reference：Re-entry of foreign residents / JiJi.com Translated from Japanese to English by GtalentAs stated in the above news article, the government has announced that from August 5th foreign nationals holding residence statuses, such as international students, permanent residents, long-term residents, and work visas, will be officially allowed to re-enter the country.※Foreigners are not yet allowed to enter Japan for the purpose of tourism. There is also a wide range of residency statuses, so please make sure to check the statuses carefully.What do I need to enter Japan again? What’s the procedure?As mentioned above, the Japanese government announced on August 5 that not only Japanese people are being allowed to re-enter the country, but also foreigners with residency status. Since the number of people coming from the countries subject to refusal of entry is much higher than before, the government has begun to strengthen its quarantine measures to prevent more people from becoming infected in the country.From now on, we would like to explain the documents required to re-enter the country.Documents required for re-entry COVID-19 Test ResultThe prescribed format for the certificate must be completed by the local medical institution and signed or stamped by the doctor.Process and Required Documents for Re-entry Confirmation of Submission of Reentry Related DocumentsYou can download the necessary documents for re-entry on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Application for Confirmation of Submission of Reentry Documents PassportA valid re-entry permit (including a deemed re-entry permit) must be affixed. Resident Card (zairyu-card)It must not have expired.Pre- and Post-Reentry ProceduresYou must take a PCR test within 72 hours of departing from the country / region in which you are currently residing and certify that the test result is negative.You will need to receive a “Confirmation of Re-Entry Document Submission” from the diplomatic mission in your country or region.When you arrive in Japan, you must take the PCR test again, regardless of your country or region of origin.You must do self-isolation for 2 weeks. The place of isolation will be designated by the laboratory director, and you may be required to stay in the hospital or at home.Can you go abroad during corona season?There are many foreign employees and students who have to leave Japan to take care of their parents, relatives, and children, but there are many countries like Japan that prohibit or restrict the entry of people who have stayed in countries with high numbers of infected people (countries subject to refusal of entry).From now on, we are going to provide information on travel from Japan to other countries for foreigners and international students who have been planning to leave Japan or are considering leaving the country.Travel Information for Leaving JapanMore and more countries are gradually easing their travel restrictions and accepting visitors from Japan. As the measures and documents required for arrival in each country differ, we would like to introduce some websites where you can check the travel situation in each country.Website of the Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs is arguably the most reliable source of information in Japan.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website has a detailed list of entry restrictions for travelers from Japan to each country. It has a detailed list of restrictions on the entry of travelers from Japan to each country.  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 1 user79 pocketsBorder enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID…https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html   Trip.comTrip.com is an online travel agency that provides up-to-date information on travel conditions in each country. The website provides detailed information about travelers from Japan in each country. jp.trip.com 1 userhttps://jp.trip.com/travel-restrictions-covid-19/https://jp.trip.com/travel-restrictions-covid-19/提携ホテルは120万軒以上、200ヶ国以上を網羅。3000万件を超えるユーザーレビューで、お客様にぴったりの宿選びも簡単。航空券は5,000以上の目的地からお選びいただけます。24時間・年中無休の日本語カスタマーサポートで、お客様の旅をいつでもお手伝いいたします。 ※For countries not listed on the above two sites, please contact the embassy or consulate for details.ConclusionCurrently (as of August 6, 2020), most countries are experiencing a second wave of infections. As a result, information on travel is constantly being updated. It is always a good idea to check with your home country’s embassy or other authorities for final information based on the information and websites provided in this article.

At present, there has been a remarkable advancement in the technology of image recognition and analysis in the world. In China, image recognition and analysis technology has been used to arrest more than 5,000 fugitives and has been effective in a variety of fields such as automated driving.In this article, we would like to introduce some of the hot companies in Japan and abroad for engineers who are interested in companies that are making a splash in image recognition and analysis technology.What kind of Technology is “Image Recognition & Analysis”?First of all, we would like to explain what image recognition and analysis is.Image recognition is a technology that allows a computer or machine to identify what exactly is in an image. This is one of the pattern recognition technologies that read features such as color and shape from an image and put those features into various learning machines to recognize new images.Reference: Ledge.ai / Web Media Specializing in AITranslated from Japanese to English by GtalentTo illustrate with an example, the technology allows AI to analyze features such as “fluffy, small, tail, ears, eyes, and shape” from an image and recognize that the thing in the image is a “cat”.Mechanism for Image Recognition and AnalysisThe basic mechanisms of image recognition and analysis can be classified into two types: “Recognition/Analysis” and “Detection”.（Table Reference：IMagazine /Image Recognition & Analysis, Table translated from Japanese to English by GTalent)“Recognition and Analysis” is the stage of classifying the various information in an image by features. For example, if an image has human features, it is used to determine how many people are present in the image by collecting them. Also, “Detection” is the stage where the information gathered so far (people, cars, etc.) is used to determine where in the image it is located.International Companies that are in the SpotlightWe are going to introduce four companies that are providing Image Recognition & Analysis Technology services that are gaining worldwide attention.ChinaSenseTimeThe company, said to be one of the world’s top-valued venture firms, aims to apply its image recognition technology to a wide range of fields, and is also involved in businesses other than face recognition, such as automated driving and medical image analysis. In addition, SenseTime is also actively collaborating with government companies, and its investor, Alibaba, is expanding its reach into smart city projects.SenseTimeFACE++Face++ is the first company that uses artificial intelligence for facial recognition and is one of the most notable AI startups in the world. In addition to its introduction in the Beijing police force, Face++ authentication systems have also been introduced in several major banks, the Alibaba-affiliated payment service Alipay, and the major car dispatch service Didi.FACE++USAGumGumGumGum is a new type of advertising platform that specializes in creating brand engagement aligned with premium editorial content that is guaranteed to be seen. It is best known for creating in-image advertising.The company is so high-profile that it does business with more than half of AdAge’s top 100 U.S. ad spenders, including Disney, L’Oreal, Toyota and Samsung.GumGumSwitzerlandScanditScandit is changing the way businesses and consumers interact with everyday objects, enabling businesses and consumers to use smartphones, tablets, wearables, drones, and robots to scan barcodes and extend the real-time data obtained by recognizing text and objects in the physical world. Many of the world’s innovative companies are already reaping the benefits of Scandit’s next-generation mobile data capture platform. Clients include world-renowned companies such as Ahold, Levi Strauss & Co, Coop, Macy’s, Louis Vuitton, DHL, Cardinal Health, NASA, and Verizon Wireless.ScanditImage Recognition Technology Companies in JapanWith the growing interest in image recognition and analysis technology in Japan, we would like to introduce some Japanese companies that have already succeeded in expanding their business overseas and companies that provide familiar services using this technology.Manufacturing IndustryYE DIGITALYE DIGITAL has developed MMEye, an AI image evaluation service that uses AI technology to allow for real-time inspection of defective products at the manufacturing site. It is one of the Japanese companies that has become a hot topic not only in the Japanese manufacturing industry but also overseas.YE DIGITAL / AI Image Analysis ServiceDENSODENSO is one of the world’s leading suppliers of advanced technologies, systems, and auto-parts for the automotive industry.Customers include the world’s major car manufacturers such as Toyota, Daihatsu, AUDI, BMW, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and many others. Globally, it is a large company that can have more than 200 subsidiaries and affiliates in 38 countries and territories.Denso is focusing on image recognition and analysis, also it is said to have the world’s top-level automated driving technology with its strengths in “image sensing” and “automated driving algorithms”.Denso / Automatic DrivingMedical IndustryHoloeyesHoloeyes is a company that is introducing VR and MR-based services to the medical field and medical education. The company provides services using image recognition and analysis technology that allows data to be converted into 3D and stored as a digital library, which can be viewed at any time.Holoeyes / Medical VRApparel IndustryFirst RetailingStyleHint is an application developed jointly by UNIQLO and G.U, group companies of First Retailing that uses image recognition and analysis technology to search for outfits.The app allows you to search for images of similar clothing outfits from your smartphone’s camera roll, Instagram, and other photos as well as UNIQLO and G.U. products that are similar to those images.StyleHint / UNIQLO & G.U.Chaos Map of Japan’s Image Recognition & Analysis TechnologyFinally, here’s the chaos map of Japanese image recognition & analysis technology published by AISmiley (as of June 2020). In addition to the services we’ve covered so far, there are many other companies offering services.Reference: AISmiley / Chaos Map of Japan’s Image Recognition & Analysis Technology 2020 (Article in Japanese)ConclusionIn recent years, many services that use image recognition and analysis technologies have been created in Japan, and the Japanese image recognition and analysis industry is a great place to grow for IT engineers who want to develop products that have a social impact using such technologies.If you are a foreign IT engineer looking to work for a company with Japanese image recognition and analysis technology, register with G Talent, the leading recruitment agency for foreign IT engineers. Our professional consultants will help you find a job at a Japanese technology company for free.

Studying in Japan for a long period of time, such as for study abroad, working holiday, and job hunting, can be a pleasure, but at the same time, you may be worried about illness and injury.In this article, we would like to explain the conditions for taking out a medical insurance in Japan, the types of medical insurance, insurance premiums, and procedures for foreigners who are planning to stay in Japan for a long period of time.Is it Absolutely Necessary to have government medical insurance?If you are covered by the government’s medical insurance, the co-payment of medical expenses to hospitals is basically 30% for people between the ages of 6 and 70. For example, when a medical cost is 10,000 yen, you can only pay 3,000 yen if you show your health insurance card to the hospital. This is the advantage of medical insurance in Japan.In other countries, it is generally up to the individual to purchase medical insurance, but in Japan, all citizens (regardless of nationality) are required to have some type of medical insurance. In other words, all foreigners who are staying in Japan for a long period of time other than a short stay (3 months) are required to take out a medical insurance policy.What kind of Medical Insurances are available in Japan?In Japan, there are two types of medical insurance in general.1.Social health insurance (Shakai-hoken) The health insurance is for company employees in Japan.2.National health insurance (Kokumin-kenko-hoken) The health insurance is for housewife, freelancer, students with more than 20 years old and so on. In case of foreigners, it’s foreign students and foreigners who came to Japan on a working holiday and so on.From now on, we would like to explain these two types of medical insurance briefly.What is Social Health Insurance for Companies Employees?Social insurance (shakai-hoken) consists of five components: health insurance, employees’ pension insurance, long-term care insurance, workers’ compensation insurance, and unemployment insurance, health insurance is included in this social insurance (shakai-hoken).In Japan, full-time, contract, and part-time employees who meet the following requirements are eligible for social insurance: employees who work 20 hours a week, earn at least 88,000 yen a month and have been working for at least one year. Whenever a company hires an employee who meets certain requirements, it is obligated to have he or she joins the social insurance system.How much is the Insurance Fee for Social Insurance (shakai-hoken) ?The amount of social insurance fee varies depending on the area you live in, your income, and which health association you belong to. Therefore, the fees paid by a person working in Tokyo and Osaka are different.And the payment of social insurance premiums is usually made by the company. The company deducts the monthly social insurance fee from the employee’s monthly salary, so the employee does not have to go through the payment process.In case of employees and family members working for small and medium-sized companies who joined “Association Health Insurance” (Kyokai-kenpo), the health insurance premium rate in Tokyo from April 2020 will be 9.87% of their monthly salary as a monthly health insurance fee.However, instead of paying the entire amount individually, the company and the individual will pay half of the insurance premiums. Therefore, half of the 9.87% of your monthly salary will be deducted from your salary as health insurance premiums.In addition to the health insurance premiums, there are other social insurance fees such as employee pension insurance, which are generally deducted from your monthly salary.※The following links are for information about health insurance.What is a Health Insurance Society?Table of health insurance and employees’ pension insurance premiums since April 2020/ Association Health InsuranceWhat is National Health Insurance (kokumin-kennko-hoken) ?It is a health insurance program run by local governments and is available to those who are listed on the Basic Resident Register and are not covered by the company’s health insurance. You are obliged to purchase this insurance if you are staying in Japan for more than three months for purposes other than tourism. For example, foreign students who are studying in Japan or foreigners who are coming to Japan on a working holiday are required to join the National Health Insurance.If you want to know more about National Health Insurance, please take a look at the links that explain National Health Insurance in English, Spanish, Chinese, and other languages. National Health Insurance in English, Spanish, Chinese and other languages. ((About National Health Insurance / Multilingual))How much is the National Health Insurance Premiums?Insurance premiums vary greatly depending on the city, town, or village you live in, your income, and other factors. The following website provides a simulation of the national health insurance fees. However, please note that fees vary from city to city and town to town, so please use it as a guide only.National Health Insurance Premium Simulation (Japanese)Procedures and the Time Frame Required to Obtain Medical InsuranceProcedures for Health Insurance (social insurance) for full-time, contract, and part-time employeesHealth insurance (social insurance) is medical insurance that foreigners who come to Japan to work. He or She can enroll in when they join a company. Therefore, the first condition for enrollment is that the foreigner must have a labor visa.The application for social insurance (health insurance) is not to be completed by the foreigner him/herself, but together with the company where he/she joins the company. The company and the employee will fill out the documents prepared by the company and submit them to the health insurance association with necessary documents such as the validated residence card, passport, and my-number card.How long it takes for health insurance (social security) to become available?Using the “Association Health Insurance” (Kyoukai-kenpo) as an example, you will receive your insurance card in about 7 to 10 days from the date the company submits the documents. However, it tends to arrive later during the busy season in April and other months when people enter and leave the company. Since this is only an example, the period of time may vary depending on the health insurance association you join.National Health Insurance ProceduresIf you want to apply for National Health Insurance, you must apply for it within 14 days from the date of entry into Japan, the date of your move to another city or prefecture in japan, or the date you lost your social insurance membership (e.g., the date you resigned). Even if you resign from your current employer, you do not need to apply for National Health Insurance as long as you start working at your new employer within 14 days of the date you resigned.In Japan, it is compulsory to enroll in health insurance, so if there is a delay in the application process, you will be billed for the delayed amount at a later date, so please be careful. If you visit a hospital or other medical facility while you are not covered by the insurance, you will be responsible for 100% of the cost of the visit.We would like to introduce what you need in order to enroll in the National Health Insurance.Foreign Students (Ryuugakusei) PassportResident card (Zairyu-card)Student ID cardWorking HolidaysResident cardPassportWhen you lose eligibility for social insurance (when you leave a company)Residence Card or Special Permanent Resident CertificateOne of the following: certificate of disqualification (health insurance), release form, retirement certificate, or tax withholding certificate (with the date of retirement entered)How long it takes for National Health Insurance to become Available?Unlike health insurance (social insurance), you can apply for National Health Insurance at the city hall. The National Health Insurance card is issued on the same day as the application and can be used at hospitals and other facilities from the same dayConclusionIn Japan, it is compulsory to purchase medical insurance so that all citizens can easily go to the hospital even for minor symptoms such as “slightly feverish” or “feeling sick”. Because of this, the amount of money that an individual actually pays at the hospital is about 30% of the total cost.In addition, there is a system called the high-cost medical care benefits system, which sets an upper limit for monthly medical expenses based on income, so if you have a surgery or hospitalization that results in high medical expenses, you can receive a refund for any medical expenses that exceed the upper limit of your copayment.

This year, Google acquired Appsheet, a platform for no-code development, and also Amazon released Amazon Honeycode, a no-code tool, and no-code development has become a hot topic worldwide.In this article, we would like to explain NoCode development and its popular tools, which have been getting a lot of attention in Japan recently, for foreigners and IT engineers who are interested in Japanese web and smartphone app development trends.What is NoCode?NoCode tools are software development platforms that allow non-technical people to build their own applications without having to write codes or even a programming language. These tools often feature a simple user interface with drag-and-drop functionality, allowing you to easily visualize the development process and define the underlying business logic.The terms NoCode and LowCode themselves are often thought of as being similar, but as the names suggest, there is a big difference. NoCodeThe NoCode platform allows users to build software with essentially no programming language. LowCodeLowCode platforms may require an amount of coding and require users with no programming knowledge to work with the developers (knowledgeable ones) during some or all of the development process.※To learn more about LowCode, please take a look at this link. (What is LowCode)Benefits of using NoCodeNo programming knowledge requiredIf you are building an application with NoCode, you don’t need to have any programming knowledge to code from scratch. This is different from app development in the past and makes it possible for people with no knowledge of programming languages to develop apps.For example, people working in various business units who are not part of the IT department will be able to develop systems that can solve everyday business problems on their own, or people who have great ideas for new systems and services, but without any programming experience.Shorter development timeNoCode development eliminates the time it takes to code by hand, so the time from app or service conception to development and release can be significantly reduced.Faster development is required to meet diversified needs and to survive in the midst of numerous innovative companies and businesses. With the speed of new business ideas, the no-code approach to development will take on greater significance in the future.Featured NoCode ServicesWe would like to introduce you to the NoCode service that is getting a lot of attention and its features.Bubble  Bubble 9 tweets123 users5721 pocketsThe most powerful no-code platformhttps://bubble.ioBubble introduces a new way to build a web application. It’s a no-code point-and-click programming tool. Bubble hosts all applications on its cloud platform.  Flexible development from the front end to the back end of a web application is possible.Uses an intuitive interface with a drag-and-drop editor.There are plenty of free and paid templates created by Bubble’s own designers.It has about 1,000 different plug-ins for connecting with external services.Bubble is the most popular development tool in NoCode tools and is used by many users in Japan as well as abroad for its rich customizability and easy-to-understand development procedures.Adalo  www.adalo.com 37 users1097 pocketsAdalo – Build Your Own No Code Apphttps://www.adalo.comAdalo makes creating apps as easy as putting together a slide deck. Turn your idea into a real native app — no code needed!  It is possible to develop both web and smartphone apps on a single tool.Since it is linked with “Zapier”, it made easily linked with external services such as “Gmail” and “Google Spreadsheet”, it is a tool that can be used as a tool for business automation.UI parts for screen building are available, so users can build a system by simply dragging and dropping the parts that match the system they want to build.Appsheet  AppSheet 42 users1001 pocketsAppSheet : mobile apps from spreadsheets :https://www.appsheet.comMake apps with no-code. AppSheet's no-code app building platform allows you to quickly build apps to collect, or connect to, data. Start building for free now.  It has been in the spotlight in Japan since it was acquired by Google in January 2020You can create a number of apps for your internal operations, such as budget apps, webinar apps, quote and proposal apps, and moreReusable code blocks for manipulating data and the ability to manually customize the code to make it unique to your contentRetool  retool.com 46 users3106 pocketsBuild internal tools, remarkably fast.https://retool.comRetool is the fast way to build internal tools. Drag-and-drop our building blocks and connect them to your databases and APIs to build your own tools, instantly. Connects with Postgres, REST APIs, GraphQL, Firebase, Google Sheets, and more. Built by developers, for developers. Trusted by startups and Fortune 500s. Sign up for free.  Works with useful drag and drop editor.A feature-rich component library (tables, text entry, etc.) allows you to build internal tools faster.Reusable code blocks for manipulating data and the ability to manually customize the code to make it unique to your content.ConclusionThe no-code platform has revolutionized the business of IT, making it easier than ever to get up and start using feature-rich enterprise software. While there will always be a need for human-driven software development, the no-code platform fills an important space for businesses and industries of all sizes.If you are a foreign IT engineer interested in working for a Japanese company and would like to work for a Japanese company, register with G Talent, a recruitment agency for foreign IT engineers. Our professional consultants will help you find a job at a Japanese technology company for free.