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all you wanted to know about your next step in Japan / Follow now on Twitter @GaishikeimanJP

Direction Japan

all you wanted to know about your next step in Japan / Follow now on Twitter @GaishikeimanJP

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Back online with more…

August 19, 2025 gaishikeiman

After more than one year I am back online:

More to discover:

How to fire someone in Japan
How to find a new job and the importance of developping your network

By the way the picture in the post is the bake neko parade (or “supernatural cat” parade in center of Tokyo)

https://tokyocheapo.com/events/bake-neko-ghost-cat-festival/

I started to use my Iphone for posts.

Cheers

Gaishikeiman

gaishikeiman

French citizen in his forties living in Japan. Almost 20 years working for foreign companies in Japan. I have an engineering background with an extensive sales experience in highly regulated industries. I am currently the representative director and managing director for an European company's subsidiary in Japan. I have seen all the lows and highs of foreign companies in Japan since late 90ties. Feel free to contact me wether you are looking for opportunities in Japan.

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