Kirk here. I’d like to pose some questions to readers working in or knowledgable about Japan’s IT (information technology, programing, etc.) sector. In a nutshell, I’d like to find out what you think about IT job prospects in Kumamoto and/or Japan and, assuming that there are jobs to be had, whether you would recommend working here. I’m prompted to pose these questions by a discussion with an American student who knows Japanese well and is preparing to become a professional programmer.
The article I’ve quoted says that Japan is likely to hit a “digital wall” in 2025 – demand for IT specialists far exceeding supply. I remember reading an article in the Japanese-language edition of the Asahi Shimbun about companies becoming so eager to make themselves attractive to foreign programers that they have decided to conduct all meetings, etc in English. Ironically, though, when I searched for articles in English I didn’t come across the same kind of content. Rather, I found general articles (not about IT) that pointed to problems working in Japan.
My student likes Japan and understands that salaries might be higher in the States but would still like to consider working here. Do any of you have any thoughts that you might share on the topic?
