Pros: Good work-life balance and work-from-home option.

Cons: Low salary with a low chance of promotion.

Pros: A positive and inclusive work environment with a fully English-speaking staff. The company is committed to employee well-being with a free cafeteria providing three meals daily, body massage (paid), hair and nail salon (paid), gym (paid), and a few coupons to buy products online, book hotel stays, and watch live events. New graduates are particularly well-compensated compared to the Japanese market, with semi-annual salary increases (2-3% on average). Rakuten Group Stock Options are added to your account semi-annually based on performance and grade.

Cons: Work from home is not allowed. No sick leave. Hard to do an internal job change.

Pros: 1. Friendly and supportive team member 2. Innovative working atmosphere 3. Nice work environment with high-spec working machines (Mac), sit-to-stand desks, etc. 4. Free lunch and dinner (starts at 7 pm).

Cons: 1. Japanese is heavily used among many teams. This might be a problem if you expect an international-style working environment. 2. Better have low salary expectations if you are a regular employee. 3. There is a high chance that you will be required to maintain a legacy codebase.