I think I haven't written about this before, but it is something VERY IMPORTANT! ;)
At Image Works, everyone is so nice and Sawada san has bought a Coffee Machine that makes Coffee, Mocca, Espresso, hot/ iced chocolate and everyone in the company can use it for free. ^ ^
Also, almost everyday, colleagues will bring some snacks like choco, cookies, little cakes to share with everyone!
Today, Fukui san bought us cream waffles! Oishikatta ne!
So if you are planning to work for Image Works, please make sure you also go to the GYM in the weekends! Just kidding!
But it is definitely a friendly working environment!
Gochisou sama deshita! =)
Friday 28 May 2010
Thursday 27 May 2010
My Intercultural Experience in Kyoto
One of the aims of my internship in Japan is to deepen my intercultural experiences.
I am interested in different cultures, not only learning about them, but also experiencing them myself.
I chose to come to Japan so that I can live in the culture that I wanted to know more about.
I therefore attended many cultural events in Kyoto during my stay here.
A few classical examples include the Aoi Matsuri, a parade of people in Heian times costumes on the streets from one Schrine to another, to celebrate its traditions.
Another one was the Three Boats Festival in Arashiyama area.
For both festivals, the streets were packed with not only tourists, but many local Japanese people, both young and old.
I am touched by the city's cultural awareness and respect for its own traditions.
With today's modernization, most teenagers and middle-aged people tend to neglect their background, traditions and cultures.
I am surprised that in Japan, a modern and civilized country as it is, still pay great respect to their traditions and cultures. I think it is a very positive thing and is a reason behind its prosperity and security, because they show great respect for their country's values, traditions and culture.
Traditional practices are well-kept, especially in Kyoto.
In down-town Kyoto, you will see numerous people still dressed in traditional Japanese clothing (Kimonos) with their hair set and in their wooden slippers. Not only old people dress this way, it is also popular among teenagers to wear Kimonos. One can easily see their pride in their nation and I would have been just as proud as well had I been Japanese, as the Kimonos and accessories are very beautiful indeed.
Cultural events like Geisha (or Geiko in Kyoto) tea ceremonies in tea houses; Geisha dance festivals etc, are still practiced today.
The Japanese traditional practices and culture are well-preserved until today, and I am glad they are because they make Japan the special country it is today.
I am interested in different cultures, not only learning about them, but also experiencing them myself.
I chose to come to Japan so that I can live in the culture that I wanted to know more about.
I therefore attended many cultural events in Kyoto during my stay here.
A few classical examples include the Aoi Matsuri, a parade of people in Heian times costumes on the streets from one Schrine to another, to celebrate its traditions.
Another one was the Three Boats Festival in Arashiyama area.
For both festivals, the streets were packed with not only tourists, but many local Japanese people, both young and old.
I am touched by the city's cultural awareness and respect for its own traditions.
With today's modernization, most teenagers and middle-aged people tend to neglect their background, traditions and cultures.
I am surprised that in Japan, a modern and civilized country as it is, still pay great respect to their traditions and cultures. I think it is a very positive thing and is a reason behind its prosperity and security, because they show great respect for their country's values, traditions and culture.
Traditional practices are well-kept, especially in Kyoto.
In down-town Kyoto, you will see numerous people still dressed in traditional Japanese clothing (Kimonos) with their hair set and in their wooden slippers. Not only old people dress this way, it is also popular among teenagers to wear Kimonos. One can easily see their pride in their nation and I would have been just as proud as well had I been Japanese, as the Kimonos and accessories are very beautiful indeed.
Cultural events like Geisha (or Geiko in Kyoto) tea ceremonies in tea houses; Geisha dance festivals etc, are still practiced today.
The Japanese traditional practices and culture are well-preserved until today, and I am glad they are because they make Japan the special country it is today.
Tuesday 18 May 2010
New Staff at Image Works
Recently, we have many new staffs at Image Works from the College students intake.
I was happy to have met many new comers of my age, they are active and enthusiastic about being a part of our company.
Many of them speak Chinese, I am impressed by their language skills.
One of the new staffs at PC Support is Chinese, and we spoke Chinese together.
We are currently working together in a project researching for Japanese Language schools throughout Japan and in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong as well.
Being multi-lingual is a benefit to a good career in today's global business world.
Image Works is in need of both Chinese, Korean and English speaking staff.
So if you are interested in IT, customer service, sales and marketing and you speak Chinese, Korean or English, please contact our company!
For more information about us and contact methods, please visit our company's website here.
I was happy to have met many new comers of my age, they are active and enthusiastic about being a part of our company.
Many of them speak Chinese, I am impressed by their language skills.
One of the new staffs at PC Support is Chinese, and we spoke Chinese together.
We are currently working together in a project researching for Japanese Language schools throughout Japan and in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong as well.
Being multi-lingual is a benefit to a good career in today's global business world.
Image Works is in need of both Chinese, Korean and English speaking staff.
So if you are interested in IT, customer service, sales and marketing and you speak Chinese, Korean or English, please contact our company!
For more information about us and contact methods, please visit our company's website here.
Wednesday 12 May 2010
Image Works at 京お どり
April is the month for Kyoto Dance Festival - 京お どり.
As Sawada-san is friends with Maiko-san and Geiko-san and is close with many Tea-Houses in Kyoto, he invited Image Works company staff to watch the shows.
京お どり takes place every year for about 2 weeks.
Image Works Staff got a chance to visit the show with Sawada san.
Sawada san gave us a ride, and invited everyone to lunch and the show with him.
"It is important to keep close to my company staff. It is a good opportunity to talk to my staff during outings and when we have lunch together since we don't talk too much in the busy office." Sawada san explained why he bought 10 tickets everyday for 2 weeks for his company staffs to see the show.
I think it is very considerate of him to bring staffs to the show.
As I have heard, it is not easy to get tickets and many people have never seen the show.
Staffs were happy and look forward to this day and so was I, I had such a great day with Image Works at Kyo-Odori!
ありがとう ございました, さわだ さん!
As Sawada-san is friends with Maiko-san and Geiko-san and is close with many Tea-Houses in Kyoto, he invited Image Works company staff to watch the shows.
京お どり takes place every year for about 2 weeks.
Image Works Staff got a chance to visit the show with Sawada san.
Sawada san gave us a ride, and invited everyone to lunch and the show with him.
"It is important to keep close to my company staff. It is a good opportunity to talk to my staff during outings and when we have lunch together since we don't talk too much in the busy office." Sawada san explained why he bought 10 tickets everyday for 2 weeks for his company staffs to see the show.
I think it is very considerate of him to bring staffs to the show.
As I have heard, it is not easy to get tickets and many people have never seen the show.
Staffs were happy and look forward to this day and so was I, I had such a great day with Image Works at Kyo-Odori!
ありがとう ございました, さわだ さん!
Monday 10 May 2010
Company Presentation to College Students (Kyoto)
Today, I attended the Company Presentation in Kyoto with Sawada san where he introduced Image Works Group to prospective University Graduates.
I helped in preparing the room and at the reception.
College students arrived early, about 20 minutes earlier, all looking smart in their ironed suits with their neatly written CV ready to make a good first impression.
It must be competitive job market for college students as they begin their job search about 1 year before their graduation.
Image Works Group recruits students several times every year.
After the company presentation, outstanding students are invited to rounds of written exams and interviews.
The selection process is more or less standard in most Japanese firms.
As I attended the presentation, I could feel Sawada san's strong spirit and belief in Image Works Group.
He is enthusiastic about doing business, and is very lively at the office.
Eventhough April and May are the busiest periods, he managed to find the time from his busy schedule to give a detailed and energetic 2-hour-presentation to students.
I hope all students got to understand Image Works Group better from today's presentation and I wish them all the best in their application.
If you are interested in joining Image Works Group, feel free to visit our company's website and keep yourself updated to the next Presentation we organize!
http://i-w.co.jp/
I helped in preparing the room and at the reception.
College students arrived early, about 20 minutes earlier, all looking smart in their ironed suits with their neatly written CV ready to make a good first impression.
It must be competitive job market for college students as they begin their job search about 1 year before their graduation.
Image Works Group recruits students several times every year.
After the company presentation, outstanding students are invited to rounds of written exams and interviews.
The selection process is more or less standard in most Japanese firms.
As I attended the presentation, I could feel Sawada san's strong spirit and belief in Image Works Group.
He is enthusiastic about doing business, and is very lively at the office.
Eventhough April and May are the busiest periods, he managed to find the time from his busy schedule to give a detailed and energetic 2-hour-presentation to students.
I hope all students got to understand Image Works Group better from today's presentation and I wish them all the best in their application.
If you are interested in joining Image Works Group, feel free to visit our company's website and keep yourself updated to the next Presentation we organize!
http://i-w.co.jp/
Sunday 9 May 2010
Working Life in Japan
One of my internship goals it to learn Japanese business culture by working in Japan.
Everyday, I see many Japanese business people and through talking with them I think that they are very hard-working and contribute a huge part of their lives to the company.
Life in Japan isn't easy, especially with the fast-paced of life, strong competition and rapid developments.
Doing business in Japan require strategies, patience and strength.
I once attended a contract deal meeting with my boss, Sawada san, with different companies, including NTT (one of Japan's leading telecom), Plala etc.
In order to close a deal, meetings after meetings were held to finalize things.
I first thought that too much time is spent on meetings as time is very precious in Japan;
but I learnt to know that it is time well-spent as both parties understand another's needs more after each meeting and aim to accommodate each other better in the next meeting.
The search of a "win-win solution" in the Japanese business culture is one of the most respectable value in my opinion.
Everyday, I see many Japanese business people and through talking with them I think that they are very hard-working and contribute a huge part of their lives to the company.
Life in Japan isn't easy, especially with the fast-paced of life, strong competition and rapid developments.
Doing business in Japan require strategies, patience and strength.
I once attended a contract deal meeting with my boss, Sawada san, with different companies, including NTT (one of Japan's leading telecom), Plala etc.
In order to close a deal, meetings after meetings were held to finalize things.
I first thought that too much time is spent on meetings as time is very precious in Japan;
but I learnt to know that it is time well-spent as both parties understand another's needs more after each meeting and aim to accommodate each other better in the next meeting.
The search of a "win-win solution" in the Japanese business culture is one of the most respectable value in my opinion.
Thursday 6 May 2010
Business at Image Works - PC Support
My time at PC Support...
PC Support is a part of Image Works Group.
PC Support assist customers to contract for internet/telephone services.
In Japan, it is uncommon to apply for internet directly at the internet providers because the process is often complicated and there are many different campaigns available.
PC Support is there to satisfy this need. Customers who are looking for new homes will get to consult PC Support already at the Property Agency (Fudousan).
With information like new home address from Fudousan, PC Support then checks for the best available internet services and contact the customers by phone.
PC Support not only gives the best advice and detailed information about various internet campaigns, it also assists in contracting as well as providing free internet set-up services.With certain additional charges, customers can also join PC Support so they will never have to worry about computer problems as we also provide technical support to our customers!
This way customers can lay back and relax and moving to a new home can be completely stress-free!
I think it is very thoughtful of PC Support to have designed this service flow.
PC Support staff also work very hard in maintaining good customer relationships with our clients and agencies.
During my week at PC Support, I witnessed how hard working and dedicated the staff were.
Everyday, they travel from 9 - 18:00, very often over-time until 20 - 21:00 around Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kameoka by public transport to visit various clients and agencies. This type of personal service keeps PC Support close and updated with the agencies.
I respect the staff at PC Support very much, as they work for such a long time on foot, in Winter as well as in heavy rain. They are such hard-working and serious workers.
For new staff, don't be terrified.
Traveling around for work can also be fun, as you get to move and see many things along the way and can make a working day appear short and interesting! Also, when meeting with various clients, you get to socialize and talk to different people, this can be enjoyable too!
So if you are outgoing and enjoy talking with people, be sure to apply for PC Support!
Ganbatte!
PC Support is a part of Image Works Group.
PC Support assist customers to contract for internet/telephone services.
In Japan, it is uncommon to apply for internet directly at the internet providers because the process is often complicated and there are many different campaigns available.
PC Support is there to satisfy this need. Customers who are looking for new homes will get to consult PC Support already at the Property Agency (Fudousan).
With information like new home address from Fudousan, PC Support then checks for the best available internet services and contact the customers by phone.
PC Support not only gives the best advice and detailed information about various internet campaigns, it also assists in contracting as well as providing free internet set-up services.With certain additional charges, customers can also join PC Support so they will never have to worry about computer problems as we also provide technical support to our customers!
This way customers can lay back and relax and moving to a new home can be completely stress-free!
I think it is very thoughtful of PC Support to have designed this service flow.
PC Support staff also work very hard in maintaining good customer relationships with our clients and agencies.
During my week at PC Support, I witnessed how hard working and dedicated the staff were.
Everyday, they travel from 9 - 18:00, very often over-time until 20 - 21:00 around Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kameoka by public transport to visit various clients and agencies. This type of personal service keeps PC Support close and updated with the agencies.
I respect the staff at PC Support very much, as they work for such a long time on foot, in Winter as well as in heavy rain. They are such hard-working and serious workers.
For new staff, don't be terrified.
Traveling around for work can also be fun, as you get to move and see many things along the way and can make a working day appear short and interesting! Also, when meeting with various clients, you get to socialize and talk to different people, this can be enjoyable too!
So if you are outgoing and enjoy talking with people, be sure to apply for PC Support!
Ganbatte!
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