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Hi there! I’m excited to share my personal experience about moving to Japan as a Japanese citizen who grew up in a different country. I made the big decision to move to Japan on November 30, 2020, to pursue my career as a programmer/developer. My journey wasn’t without its challenges, but I persevered and found ways to adapt to my new environment. When I first arrived, I settled in Utsunomiya, Tochigi, which is a lovely place with friendly people. Initially, I thought having Japanese citizenship would be enough to get by, but I quickly realized that not speaking the language was a significant obstacle. I encountered difficulties in many areas of daily life, such as shopping, job hunting, and legal document processing like registering my residence. Nevertheless, I remained positive and determined to overcome these challenges.

Communication is a critical aspect of any society, and understanding the communication styles of different cultures is essential for successful interaction at . In Japan, cultural norms and values have had a significant influence on communication styles, which can be challenging for those not familiar with them. Japanese communication styles are characterized by indirect language, the use of non-verbal cues, and a strong emphasis on group harmony. Understanding these unique communication styles is crucial for anyone living or working in Japan.

Thank you for visiting PEREGRE WORKS, where we are dedicated to providing outstanding services to job seekers across Japan. As the founder and CEO, it gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to our website and introduce you to the beauty of Japan. Our primary objective is to create a fair and just society for foreign workers in Japan while preventing illegal work practices. We understand that moving to a new country for work can be a daunting experience, which is why we offer a range of services to make the process as seamless as possible. Whether you're seeking guidance on how to prepare your documentation, improve your interview skills, secure a house rent guarantor, or access educational opportunities, we are here to help.

Sometimes you would feel uneasy when refusing someone’s request, apologizing for not being able to do something, or asking someone for help. To make communication go smoothly, you can add one phrase at the beginning of the sentence.

You use keigo to a superior or senior person and the one you have first met. *The opposite is called ため口（ぐち）, which you cannot use in situations above because it is rude to use ため口 except for when you talk with your friends or family.

There are 12 basic greetings in business situation in Japan. How many greetings do you know? And do you understand in which situation you should use them?

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The most basic manner is taking a note while listening to your boss. Remember to keep a note pad or appointment book with you so that you can write down at any time.

You should be “good-mannered” in order not to make someone feel unpleasant. It has been built up as a common sense over a long period of history. For example, Smoking areas have been created because some people disguise the odor of smoke or feel uneasy about the risk of breathing secondhand smoke. Also you should not make a loud noise at night, because it can disturb someone’s sleep.

“Many foreign students in Nagoya have recently been found to be reluctant to apply for newly created visas intended to bring more workers from abroad, fearing their applications might not be accepted because they have been working more part-time hours than permitted for those with student visas.”

About the status of residence “Specified Skilled Worker” you can stay in Japan up to 5 years with this working visa. First, you have to pass all the test required: JLPT N4 or higher, Nursing care skills evaluation test and Nursing care Japanese language evaluation test. Now we skip JLPT and tell you about the latter two.

On December 1st, Immigration Services Agency announced that they decided to permit foreign nationals who are unable to return to their home country due to the COVID-19 pandemic and wish to work (part-time) to maintain their livelihood in Japan to work up to 28 hours a week.