The latest articles on DEV Community by N.K. (@japan_refactor). https://dev.to/japan_refactor https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3839185%2F467e4be3-d770-49b3-8360-7d169c9452bb.webp https://dev.to/japan_refactor en N.K. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:16:01 +0000 https://dev.to/japan_refactor/hello-world-building-a-survival-guide-for-developers-in-japan-1fm1 https://dev.to/japan_refactor/hello-world-building-a-survival-guide-for-developers-in-japan-1fm1 <p>Hello DEV community! 🚀</p> <p>I'm an engineer based in Japan, with a background in automotive OBD systems at a traditional Japanese company (often referred to as "JTC"). 🛠️</p> <p>I’ve noticed that many international developers in Japan struggle with the unique workplace culture, complex tax system, and salary negotiations.</p> <p>To help bridge that gap, I’ve started building a technical guide called <a href="https://japan-refactor.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Japan Refactor</a>.</p> <p>It focuses on real data around salaries, practical tax strategies, and what I call “JTC survival logic” for developers navigating the Japanese tech industry.</p> <p>I’ll be sharing insights and findings here soon. Looking forward to connecting with you all!</p> career community devjournal resources