J-Find (Japan's Future Creation Individual Visa)  is a system introduced in April 2023 that grants the "Designated Activities" residency status (Future Creation Human Resources) to individuals who have graduated from prestigious overseas universities or equivalent institutions. This visa allows them to reside in Japan for up to two years (renewable every six months or one year) to conduct job hunting or prepare for starting a business. While awareness of this system remains l

We would like to inform you that we will revise our Privacy Policy effective July 24, 2024. The main revisions are as follows: <Additions to the Privacy Policy> Data Acquisition Old： The purpose for which the Company uses personal information is as defined below. We will not use personal information beyond these purposes. A. To confirm the identity and attributes of the User B. To provide matching services for recruitment and candidate pool formation purposes on the Platform

1. Introduction The management consulting industry is highly popular among top students worldwide, and Japan is no exception. This field is recognized as an attractive first career due to the opportunity to work on diverse projects across various industries. In recent years, there has been increasing demand for growth strategies, digital transformation (DX), and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives within Japanese companies. In response, consulting firms ar

Are you an ambitious student or young professional dreaming of launching your career in Japan? Our exclusive interview with Yuou, an international talent who successfully navigated her way to working in Japan, provides insights and advice that can help you achieve your goals.   —— Can you share a bit about yourself and your background? Yuou: My name is Yuou Wang. I grew up in Shanghai, China, and moved to the United States when I was 13. I studied at Columbia University and w

We would like to inform you that we will revise our Privacy Policy effective July 13, 2024. The main revisions are as follows: <Additions to the Privacy Policy> Data Acquisition Old： The information that the Company acquires or may acquire is as follows. If the acquired or potentially acquired information corresponds to the "personal information" mentioned above, this policy will be applied. However, the User's (student's) name, university name, major, expected graduation yea

1. Introduction of Remote Work in Japan Japan's work environment has a unique history, especially with systems like "lifetime employment" and "seniority-based promotion" being the norm for many years. These systems encouraged employees to stay with one company for their entire careers, and companies, in turn, valued loyalty. However, this often led to issues such as long working hours and cases of karoshi (death by overwork). In recent years, work style reforms have been unde

Robert W. Roche (Executive Chairman and President of Oak Lawn Marketing, Inc.; Executive Chairman of Acorn International) Robert W. Roche is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist active in the U.S., China, and Japan. He is the co-founder, Executive Chairman, and President of Oak Lawn Marketing, Inc., a Japan-based company that engages in the TV home shopping business.　 The company produces the TV shopping program 'Shop Japan', known for brands such as True Sleeper, Wond

Founded in 2011 by Yuki Ishida, YCP Holdings engages in management services and principal investment businesses, focusing on Asia. We have implemented an employee interview with Hitomi Miyamoto, who works as an Associate at YCP Japan, the Japanese corporation of YCP Holdings, to learn about her job responsibilities, why she chose YCP Japan, the company's strengths, and the benefits of working there. ―― Can you please introduce a bit about yourself? Miyamoto: I'm Hitomi Miyamo