Understanding daily life makes things better
2026/06/08

Interviewing Trainees in Nepal | “Reasons for Working in Japan” as Seen Through Local Monthly Incomes and Daily Life

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went back to Nepal again at the end of last month ^^ I’ve written a lot about Nepal on my blog, and this post is another Nepal-themed one lol. As usual, the purpose of the trip was to interview trainees. This time, while getting a firsthand look at local monthly incomes and daily life, I thought, “Actually…”

Mountain climbing is like life.
2026/05/29

Mountain Climbing Is Like Life: A Look from Three Perspectives—Office Workers, Business Executives, and High School Students

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been going hiking. Why do I go hiking? Well… Actually, to be honest, there’s no deep reason behind it, lol. When you search online for “the joys of hiking,” you’ll find all sorts of lofty descriptions—like a sense of accomplishment, breathtaking views, and a feeling of oneness with nature…

Nepalese Women
2025/12/19

My Experience Going to a Job Interview for Technical Interns (Part 7): Costs Involved in Becoming an Intern

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The Nepal series is coming to an end. My Experience Attending a Technical Intern Training Program Recruitment Interview (Part 1) My Experience Attending a Technical Intern Training Program Recruitment Interview (Part 2) My Experience Attending a Technical Intern Training Program Recruitment Interview (Part 3) Technical Intern Training Program Recruitment Interview…

Interview for Hiring Technical Intern Trainees
2025/12/14

My Experience Going to a Job Interview for a Technical Intern (Part 5)

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Straight from my trek around Everest to Shivapuri National Park! My Experience Attending a Technical Intern Training Program Recruitment Interview (Part 1) My Experience Attending a Technical Intern Training Program Recruitment Interview (Part 2) My Experience Attending a Technical Intern Training Program Recruitment Interview (Part 3) I went to a Technical Intern Training Program recruitment interview…

Interview for Hiring Technical Intern Trainees
2025/12/03

My Experience Going to a Job Interview for a Technical Intern (Part 1)

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been in Nepal for interviews since a few days ago. The streets here haven’t changed much at all—and sure enough, there are still no traffic lights! lol Cars and motorcycles seem to go wherever they please. If there’s an accident, the general feeling is that the larger vehicle is at fault—it’s a pretty simple…

Cultural Differences
2025/07/29

What Are the Differences Between Japanese People and Foreign Technical Interns? A Comparison of Cultures and Rules Across 5 Countries

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve compared the rules and cultural differences in daily life and work across five countries (regions): Vietnam, Nepal, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan. My observations on Vietnam, Nepal, and Indonesia are just my personal impressions, lol. As for the Philippines, I’m going off what Chappy-sensei said…

The Dark Side of Internships
2025/03/26

Thinking Patterns and the Likelihood of Criminal Activity Among Technical Intern Trainees by Race

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was talking to someone from the trainee union the other day, and they told me about the mindset of today’s trainees. Apparently, there have been a lot of disappearances lately, lol. I guess that’s just part of the culture here. It’s not so much that the trainees have grown to hate their jobs…

Technical Interns
2024/06/25

Reflections on the Current Situation of Technical Intern Trainees

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. After discussing various topics related to technical interns at different companies, I thought I’d write down some of my thoughts. I’ll list the questions I’m often asked by other companies. 1. How many interns are ideal right now? 2. Has anyone run away? 3. Do they actually work? 4. Ma…

Nepal: Restrooms
2024/01/04

Toilet Conditions in Nepal

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I know it’s a bit odd to be talking about toilets so early in the new year, but they say there’s a god in the toilet, lol. Lately, I’ve been traveling to developing countries quite often for work related to technical interns. That means infrastructure development is lagging behind, and there are plenty of inconveniences…