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Mastering Japanese Work Culture: Insights to Succeed in Your Job Interview and Beyond
A deeper understanding of Japanese work culture can be incredibly helpful—especially when you're preparing for an interview.
US Meritocracy vs Japan’s Lifetime Trap
Hi there! I’m Aki—Japanese, 12 years in U.S. HR, now decoding Japan. Lifetime employment (Shushin Koyo) vs meritocracy—it’s the work culture clash I can’t stand. Japan’s “job for life” sounds secure, but it’s a trap I’d never take. In the U.S., Results rule—sink or swim, and I love it. After seeing both, here’s the raw truth: one locks you in, the other sets you free.