Victor’s Story — Adjusting to Work Life in Japan

Japans work culture and standards

Victor, originally from Singapore, shared his experience working in Japan. While he acknowledges the intensity of the work culture, he is grateful for the grace shown by locals, as they are more lenient with expectations for foreigners. He also appreciates Japan’s food and hygiene standards, which have contributed to many positive experiences during his time there.

Factors for settling down in Japan

Victor hopes to settle down in Japan, appreciating how the country has become more open to foreigners, especially in the workforce. However, he is candid about the challenges posed by the language barrier, which many foreigners face. Currently residing in Shinjuku and Roppongi, he finds both locations convenient, noting that Roppongi has a higher concentration of foreigners compared to Shinjuku.

Victors two recommendations to foreigners

Victor finds Smile Home to be an incredibly useful and easy-to-use resource, particularly for foreigners navigating the logistics of living in Japan. His biggest tips for others are to learn Japanese and to use Smile Home to simplify the process, as he believes these two strategies will significantly ease the experience of living in Japan for foreigners.