Using AI chat for your customer support can be quite dangerous if it hallucinates. I was just advised to do something by one that a real support representative later told me would have put my account into an irrecoverable state.

How much money do you need to make to live comfortably in Japan? This is a question that people considering the move here often ask. The answer obviously depends on a lot of personal factors, but this article by Scott (he/him) is a great place to start. tokyodev.com/articles/guess…

When you're getting started in Japan, renting an apartment is your biggest expense. This article by Scott (he/him) helps you understand what it's going to cost, and how to go about looking for a place to call your own. tokyodev.com/articles/findi…

A カジュアル面談 (casual meeting) is a terrific way to find out whether you're suited for a particular company and whether that company is a good fit for you. This article explores what it is, and how to make the most of it. tokyodev.com/articles/what-…

If you're a Go engineer who cares about the environment, Tensor Energy has an awesome opportunity! They're a Fukuoka-based startup that's raised ¥700 million, who offers a renewable energy asset orchestration platform. tokyodev.com/companies/tens…

TokyoDev has gone from a personal blog to a job board and more. This article explains our role in your job search, including how we earn money, why we’re selective about positions, how we improve listings, and how we help you become a stronger candidate. tokyodev.com/articles/how-t…

Some great advice on improving your Japanese communication skills, regardless of your ability with the more mechanical aspects of the language, by Scott (he/him). tokyodev.com/articles/becom…

More than half of women entrepreneurs in Japan surveyed said they suffered sexual harassment from VC or investors when starting up their businesses. 😢

Why is it that whenever I remember to bring an umbrella it never rains?

Tokyo is the centre of software development in Japan, and most job opportunities for English speakers are for companies headquartered in the city. But there are international devs living throughout the country. In this new series, we tell their stories. tokyodev.com/articles/being…

Later this month we'll be hosting the inaugural TokyoDev Talks where we'll hear from one of Shippio's engineers about why they adopted a monorep and from one of HENNGE's about accessible UX & design. tokyodev.doorkeeper.jp/events/177277

日本在住のソフトウェアエンジニアに関する第6回目の調査をTokyoDevで実施しています。前回までは英語を話すエンジニアからの回答が中心でしたが、今年は日本語版も用意しています。皆さんからの回答もお待ちしています！ surveys.tokyodev.com/ja-JP/survey/t…

Whether or not you should use "san" when addressing a Japanese person is a complex question that doesn't have an easy answer. This article covers a number of different perspectives on it. tokyodev.com/articles/addre…

We've launched a new Japanese language blog focused on aiding Japanese companies in building English-speaking engineering teams! tokyodev.com/for-employers

We're up to 600 responses for our developer survey! If you're a dev in Japan, and haven't taken it yet, please do. Also, sharing it with your colleagues would help immensely. The wider the reach it gets, the more meaningful insights we can provide. surveys.tokyodev.com/en-US/survey/t…

In this article, Product Engineer Jackson To shares his thoughts about Alpaca's mission statement, its financial education platform, and the developer-centered work environment. tokyodev.com/companies/alpa…