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Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 23, 2014
Shut-in's Net persona turns promotional hard sell
Job hunting can be challenging for university students. After attending a couple of employment seminars last year, Toyo University student Ryo Kikuchi knew he didn't stand a chance of outdoing his competitors if he went the usual route.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 22, 2014
Renesas hopes to ax 5,400 more jobs
Struggling chipmaker Renesas Electronics Corp., seeking to accelerate restructuring efforts, plans to slash another 5,400 domestic employees, or around 20 percent of its workforce, by the end of March 2016 through early retirements, according to company sources.
JAPAN / BULLETIN BOARD
Jan 6, 2014
Tokyo job fair to help students from Southeast Asia
A job fair for students from Southeast Asian countries seeking employment in Japan will be held Sunday in Tokyo. Recruiters from various industries, such as manufacturing, travel, transportation and retail, will be in attendance.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 10, 2013
Popular Dwango to charge job applicant fee to narrow field
Internet firm Dwango Co. has announced that it will charge a fee of ¥2,525 for students applying for entry-level jobs at the company.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 5, 2013
Mobster held over training subsidies
The boss of a yakuza organization affiliated with the Dojin-kai, an organized crime syndicate based in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, was arrested Monday on charges of illegally taking government subsidies, police said.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 30, 2013
JT to cut 1,600 jobs, close four plants
Japan Tobacco Inc. is cutting 1,600 jobs and closing four domestic factories as part of its plan to boost competitiveness at home and profitability.
EDITORIALS
Oct 26, 2013
Is job hunting a suicide risk?
The stress of job hunting has become so extreme in recent years that one in five college students contemplates suicide during the job-hunting process, according to a poll taken last summer.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 25, 2013
Firms giving refugees jobs instead of charity
With applications for refugee status reaching record levels, a number of Japanese businesses are providing employment and training to people forced to flee their home country due to war and persecution, with emphasis on genuine vocational opportunities rather than charity.
JAPAN
Oct 18, 2013
Job hunt stressing students, making them suicidal: poll
Tormented by the difficulty of landing a position and unfair practices by prospective employers, 1 in 5 college students contemplate suicide during the job-hunting process, a poll of 122 students finds.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 20, 2013
Love your job? Then thank the country where you live
It is assumed that people in economically 'advanced' countries do not differ significantly in job satisfaction scores. Yet, there are striking differences within the West.
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 8, 2013
1 in 5 university grads without secure jobs
A preliminary report by the education ministry shows that roughly 1 in 5 of the country's university graduates this spring were either jobless or without secure employment.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 3, 2013
Firms send new hires out to gain street smarts
An increasing number of Japanese companies are introducing practical experience-based training programs for new employees to boost their confidence.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 10, 2013
At dealer school, job seekers roll the dice for a casino gig
There was nothing unusual about the bet that led to Cara DeRosa's meltdown.
EDITORIALS
Apr 8, 2013
Delay recruitment even longer
A new education ministry team will request that businesses delay job-recruitment activities for university students until April of their senior year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 20, 2013
Japanese seek jobs abroad amid tough home market
Miki Hotta, 26, works in Jakarta as a reporter for a local Japanese-language newspaper after failing to land a job back in Japan with any of the firms she contacted.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 25, 2013
Firms starting to see value in hiring grads who have studied overseas
With many Japanese companies taking advantage of the strong yen to globalize their business, some job-placement agencies are launching new services to meet the demand for global-minded personnel.
Reader Mail
Sep 15, 2011
No other city can beat Tokyo
Regarding Satoshi Sato's Sept. 11 letter, "Tokyo doesn't get a enough respect": As an Englishman who has visited both Tokyo and Osaka, it is my honest opinion that not only is Tokyo Japan's No. 1 city; it is also the world's No. 1 city.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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