Japan Dev Podcast #10 - Raj Chaudhary

Episode #10 of the Japan Dev Podcast features Raj’s incredible journey from a remote village in Nepal to working as a software engineer in Japan 🇯🇵✨Raj shares how he switched from medicine to tech, found his first engineering job in Nepal, and eventually moved to Japan without knowing Japanese at first! He talks about living and working in Okinawa, building a career abroad, and tips for breaking into Japan’s tech industry.Thinking about working in Japan as an engineer? Wondering how to start your career abroad? This episode is packed with real-world advice and insights! 🎙️More from Raj:LinkedIn: / raj-kumar-chaudhary-52b647149 Facebook: / rajkumar.chaudhary.1088 Instagram: / rajkumar.chaudhary026 Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: Raj's Journey from Nepal to Japan01:00 – Growing Up and Education in Nepal06:10 – Why Raj Switched from Medicine to Computer Science10:00 – First Job Struggles as a Software Engineer in Nepal14:20 – Deciding to Move Abroad for Better Opportunities18:00 – Moving to Japan: How He Got the Job and Visa24:15 – Real Challenges: Language Barrier and Culture Shock29:00 – Life in Okinawa vs. Tokyo for Software Engineers36:00 – Career Growth: Plans to Move to Tokyo40:00 – What Raj’s Company Does and His Current Work47:30 – Opportunities for Engineers Starting Out in Japan52:30 – Cost of Living, Work-Life Balance, and Lifestyle in Okinawa58:10 – Final Advice: Moving Abroad, Learning Japanese, and Career Growth💬 Have questions about tech jobs in Japan? Drop them in the comments — we’ll read them. And we’ll do our best to answer them!🌟 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell 🔔 so you never miss a new video from Japan Dev!👉 Find your dream tech job in Japan:🔗 Website: https://japan-dev.com📸 Instagram: / japan.dev 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/jpn_dev💼 LinkedIn: / japan-dev