IT careers at foreign companies in Japan, AI tools and everyday work
Practical notes on working as an IT engineer at foreign-affiliated companies in Japan, using AI tools in development, setting up a remote workspace and travel experiences.
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Ichigoro writes from experience working as an IT engineer at foreign-affiliated companies in Japan, along with engineering tools, remote work and occasional travel.
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