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What are Decentralized Applications (DApps)

As the blockchain revolution keeps raving, more developers and companies seek ways to learn about it and possibly adopt it for their next project. This article does not introduce the reader to blockchain and its workings. Instead, this article seeks to be more practical — teaching the reader about Decentralized Applications (DApps) and why they are useful and more practical.

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J.Test for Practical Japanese

The full name of the J.TEST is Jitsuyo Nihongo Kentei (実用日本語検定), which means Practical Japanese Test. J.Test was first created in 1991 by the Japanese Language Proficiency Association company Go-bun Kenkyū-sha K.K. What is J.Test? As the name suggests, J.Test’s objective is to test the practical Japanese communication level of the examinees. When we say practical, we mean the focus

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Interview with Mary Grace of Lenovo about Her Experience of Working in Japan

The 5th interview in the series of “interviews with foreign engineers in Japan“. EJable.com’s Ryoko Nagai talks to Mary Grygjeanne Grace of Lenovo, Japan, about her experiences of working in Japan, as well as Life in Japan. Video Interview Transcript of The Video Ryoko: Hi, Grace; thank you for joining us here at edible today. We’re really happy to have

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Interview with Saurabh Bains of A Japanese Fintech Major About his Experience of Working in Japan

4th interview in the series of “interviews with foreign engineers in Japan,” EJable.com’s Ryoko Nagai talks to Saurabh Bains of PayPay about his experiences working in Japan. Established in 2018, PayPay Corporation is a leading Japanese Fintech company. Video Interview Transcript of The Video Ryoko: Hi, Saurabh. Thank you for joining us here at EJable today. I’m really happy to

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An Interview with Deepak Kumar of Fast Retailing (UNIQLO) about Working in Japan

You must have heard of UNIQLO. It originates from Japan, but now, they have stores worldwide. Today, we are joined by Deepak Kumar from Fast Retailing, the company that operates UNIQLO and multiple other fashion brands. Unlike other IT companies, Fashion Retailing’s main focus is the apparel business, so let us hear how it is to work as a senior

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A Chat with Janice Bardsley of the University of North Carolina

Introduction Jan Bardsley (Ph.D., UCLA,1989) is Professor Emerita in the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. A scholar of Japanese women’s studies, she investigates how women’s lives have been imagined, debated, legally defined, and publicly displayed in modern and contemporary Japan. Her books include Maiko Masquerade: Crafting Geisha Girlhood in Japan

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How to Prepare for JLPT: Study Guide for JLPT N5 to N1 Levels

JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) certifications are important for getting good jobs in Japan and integrating with Japanese life. Therefore, I prepared this detailed step-by-step guide for studying and passing JLPT N5 to N1 levels. Apart from the tips to prepare for JLPT exams, I have also provided other essential information regarding the JLPT certifications and the tests’ requirements, including an

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A Chat with Artur Akhtyamov of PayPay about Experiences of Working in Japan

Introduction: Ryoko Nagai of EJable.com interviewed Software Engineer Artur Akhtyamov, who came to Japan in 2019, about his working experience in Japan. Ryoko: Where are you originally from, and when did you come to Japan? Artur: I am from Novocheboksarsk. It’s a small town on the Volga River in the Chuvash Republic in Russia. I lived there for about 14

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Blockchain Technology: Architecture, Security Mechanism, and Blockchain Transactions

Blockchain has been a buzzword for some time, and blockchain technology has been gaining popularity by the day. However, the real potential of this technology is yet to be tapped. For any emerging technology or concept, the initial acceptance and adaptation are always slow. However, when the momentum picks up, there is no stopping. We all remember the days of

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