u/Friendly-War3977

Hi everyone,

I'm currently a DevOps Engineer based outside Japan, and Japan is one of the countries I'm seriously considering for my next career move.

I've already passed JLPT N5 and I'm currently studying for N4. My long-term plan is to continue studying Japanese up to at least N2 while building more experience in DevOps/Cloud/Platform Engineering.

My sister is also currently in Japan for higher studies, so I already have some familiarity with the country, although I understand that this doesn't really provide any advantage when it comes to getting a work visa or finding a job.

I wanted to ask those who have successfully applied for tech jobs in Japan from overseas:

1. Is a normal Western-style CV/resume enough for DevOps/Cloud roles, or should I prepare a Japanese-style 履歴書 (rirekisho) / 職務経歴書 (shokumukeirekisho) as well?

2. Does it matter if the CV was created in MS Word as long as it's professionally formatted and submitted as a PDF?

3. How difficult is it to get interviews while applying from overseas compared with already being in Japan?

4. For DevOps/Cloud/Platform Engineering positions, how important is Japanese ability compared with technical experience?

5. Is N2 generally enough to significantly increase the number of opportunities available?

6. Are there any Japan-specific things I should be aware of when applying, CV expectations, visa sponsorship, recruiters, interviews, salary negotiation, etc.?

7. Are there particular job boards or recruitment agencies you'd recommend for overseas DevOps/Cloud candidates?

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through a similar path, especially people who applied from overseas and relocated to Japan for a DevOps, SRE, Cloud or Platform Engineering role.

Thanks!

Hey guys! I'm pretty new to J dramas and recently watched Your Turn to Kill and really enjoyed it.

I'm looking for more crime/mystery thrillers, especially ones involving murder investigations, serial killers, detectives/forensics, suspicious characters, and lots of twists. I really like shows that keep you curious and constantly trying to figure out what's actually happening or who the killer is.

I'm coming from watching a lot of Korean crime/mystery thrillers, so I'd love to explore what Japanese dramas have to offer in this genre.

Old or new doesn't matter, and Netflix would be a bonus but isn't necessary.

Would really appreciate your recommendations! 🙌