Japanese student named Brisbane ambassador Jun. 19, 2013 - 06:25AM JST ( 8 ) A university student from Japan now studying in Brisbane, Australia, has been honored by the Lord Mayor in her adopted home. Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham… Read
Toyota to hold science workshops for students Careers Jun. 17, 2013 - 06:21AM JST ( 0 Comments ) Toyota Motor Corp has announced plans for the "Scientific Jack-in-the-Box! The Why/What Lecture", a series of free-of-charge science workshops for elementary school children that it has held annually since 1996 as part of its social… Read
ACCJ urges immigration law revision to allow hiring of foreign domestic workers Careers Jun. 15, 2013 - 06:14AM JST ( 11 Comments ) The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) is calling on the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the government of Japan led by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to implement a foreign domestic worker (FDW) program… Read
Job-cutting foreign banks risk missing Japan trading bonanza Careers Jun. 12, 2013 - 06:00AM JST ( 2 Comments ) Japan's stock trading boom has turned long-suffering equities desks in Tokyo into profit drivers for global investment banks, with those that resisted the urge to cut staff when the market was in the doldrums doing… Read
Thinking differently: Autism finds space in the workplace Careers Jun. 10, 2013 - 06:36AM JST ( 6 Comments ) Some call it neurological diversity, others see it as autism's fight back. People diagnosed as "on the spectrum" are suddenly in demand by employers seeking a competitive advantage from autistic workers more used to being… Read
Apple poised for hiring spree in Silicon Valley Careers Jun. 08, 2013 - 06:06AM JST ( 0 Comments ) Apple expects to expand its Silicon Valley workforce by nearly 50% during the next three years, signaling the company's faith in its ability to keep coming up with hit products like the iPhone and iPad.… Read
Temple University Japan, Sophia University to hold joint career fair in English Careers Jun. 06, 2013 - 08:36AM JST ( 0 Comments ) Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) and Sophia University will jointly hold an English-only career fair titled "Tokyo English Career Fair" on Wednesday June 19 at Sophia University. As one of the selected universities of the… Read
EF Education First to host unique summer school at New York campus Careers Jun. 04, 2013 - 06:55AM JST ( 0 Comments ) EF Education First Japan Ltd will host a unique summer school at its New York campus in Tarrytown jointly with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC). During the summer school, which will take place… Read
The new tech palaces: visionary HQs, or cursed trophies? Careers Jun. 02, 2013 - 06:00AM JST ( 0 Comments ) While much of corporate America is retrenching on the real estate front, the four most influential technology companies in America are each planning headquarters that could win a Pritzker Architecture Prize for hubris. Amazon.com last… Read
Japanese, U.S. leaders hopeful about future led by next generation Careers May. 31, 2013 - 06:43AM JST ( 1 Comment ) Top business executives, government officials and non-profit leaders convened this week at the U.S.-Japan Council Japan Symposium focused on investing in the next generation of leaders from Japan and the United States. The symposium organizer,… Read
Find out what you’re really worth with new salary checker app Careers May. 29, 2013 - 06:13AM JST ( 7 Comments ) Professional job seekers can now find out exactly what they’re worth with the redesigned salary checker app, launched recently by recruitment consultancy Robert Walters. The free app, available for all tablets and smart phones (both… Read