What’s it really like for an Indian to live and work in Japan? How has Japan changed over the years, and what does it mean for Indians looking to build a career there?In this episode of Staying Indian, we sit down with Deepesh Hinduja San, an NRI who has been living in Japan, to uncover the real experience of life in Japan—from cultural surprises to navigating the job market and understanding the evolving India-Japan relationship.Deepesh shares firsthand insights into:- The cultural shocks Indians face when they first move to Japan- How COVID-19 transformed the Japanese job market and hiring trends- Japan’s shifting policies and what they mean for Indian professionals- The evolving India-Japan ties and how both nations are shaping each other’s future- Key things Indians should know before applying to Japanese companiesIf you’ve ever considered moving to Japan for work or simply want to understand how one of the world’s most disciplined economies operates, this conversation is for you!00:00 - Konnichiwa00:25 - Meet Deepesh Hinduja03:00 - What Shocks Indians in Japan?05:35 - India & Japan: Growing Together10:30 - Culture Clash: India vs Japan11:55 - Job Hunting in Japan: What You Need to Know15:14 - AI & Automation: The Future of Jobs in Japan20:43 - Startups in Japan: A Hidden Opportunity?23:43 - Japan’s Biggest Exports to the World25:33 - How to Land a Job in Japan?29:05 - Job Interviews: India vs Japan31:33 - Fun Tips to Blend in Japan34:30 - Arigato 🔔 Subscribe to Staying Indian for more inspiring stories from NRIs around the world!FIND US AT https://www.stayingindian.com/Connect with Deepesh San on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepesh-hinduja-b953742/Get in Touch With Us: Contact us at stayingindian@gmail.comFollow Us on Social Media: ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayingindian/✅ Amazon: https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/9d3c...✅Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3vGaAME...✅Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...✅Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...#JapanWorkCulture #IndiaJapanRelations #NRIExperience #JobOpportunitiesJapan