Working in Japan

Updated and expanded from the highly successful first edition, this book contains a wealth of essential information for all engineering professionals and scientists undertaking employment assignments in Japan. Get practical answers to all of your questions about Japanese employment practices, the workplace, cross-national recognition of academic and professional credentials, doing business with the Japanese, working for Japanese companies, foreign companies in Japan, and Japanese national institutes and universities as a fellowship recipient, and more. You'll receive frank firsthand advice from the unique perspectives of 17 authors--engineering professionals and scientists with different backgrounds and nationalities. And,"Working in Japan" is packed with even more valuable details, including insights and strategies for dealing with cultural differences--as well as lists of resources and references.