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What I Learnt Working In a Japanese Company
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When I came to Japan 11 years ago, I knew there was something special about how Japan carried out its daily life. Upon my arrival late at night, I was initially unnerved by the need for English signs. However, the efficiency of the process put me at ease. Some personnel guided us to our bus limousine while porters took care of our luggage. I slept well that night near Haneda airport while waiting for my next flight to Iwate Prefecture.
As a first-time traveler, I was impressed by the assistance and guidance I received from Narita to the hotel in Haneda. It changed my original plans to study in China, and my interest in exploring this place was piqued.
Fast forward a couple of years, and my decision to start a life outside the comfort of graduate school took me over to work in a Japanese company.
Being the only foreigner in my company, I soon realized I needed to find ways to understand the intricacies of the Japanese system as a professional engineer in training. The majority of the resources I could find were tailored more to educators who were frequently affiliated with the JET…
