TokyoDev Developer Survey 2024

Under what circumstances did you initially move to Japan?

Which residency status do you currently have in Japan?

What is your country or region of citizenship?

If you have multiple nationalities, please choose one.

Which of the following describe you?

Man

Woman

Non-binary, genderqueer, or gender non-conforming

Not Listed

While we know collecting and publishing diversity data can be a sensitive issue, we do think it's important to obtain this data to help measure and improve the survey's efforts in terms of inclusivity and representativeness.

How old are you?

years old

How many years of professional experience do you have in software development?

Less than one year

years

Please make sure you enter a valid number.

How many employers have you had while working in software development?

Over your entire career, both in Japan and abroad.

employers

How many years have you lived in Japan?

Less than one year

years

Please make sure you enter a valid number.

What professional qualifications in computer science (or related fields) do you have?

Short-cycle tertiary educationAdvanced vocational training, associate degree, professional training college (senmon gakko), etc.

Bachelor’s degreeB.A., B.S., B.Eng., etc.

Master’s degreeM.A., M.S., M.Eng., MBA, etc.

Doctorate degree

Coding bootcamp

Professional qualificationAWS Devops Professional, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer, etc.

Other…

What is your English proficiency?

None

BasicYou can ask and answer simple questions.

ConversationalYou can have casual conversations about topics like current events, work, and yourself. You can get the gist of most conversations on non-technical subjects.

BusinessYou can function in the workplace. You may sometimes make minor mistakes or need occasional assistance on technical matters, but communication is smooth.

FluentYou can use the language fluently and accurately on all levels and as normally pertinent to professional needs.

Native / bilingualYou were either raised speaking the language as your native tongue or you have been speaking it so long that you are completely fluent.

What is your Japanese proficiency?

None

BasicYou can ask and answer simple questions.

ConversationalYou can have casual conversations about topics like current events, work, and yourself. You can get the gist of most conversations on non-technical subjects.

BusinessYou can function in the workplace. You may sometimes make minor mistakes or need occasional assistance on technical matters, but communication is smooth.

FluentYou can use the language fluently and accurately on all levels and as normally pertinent to professional needs.

Native / bilingualYou were either raised speaking the language as your native tongue or you have been speaking it so long that you are completely fluent.

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Under what circumstances did you initially move to Japan?

Which residency status do you currently have in Japan?

What is your country or region of citizenship?

Which of the following describe you?

How old are you?

How many years of professional experience do you have in software development?

How many employers have you had while working in software development?

How many years have you lived in Japan?

What professional qualifications in computer science (or related fields) do you have?

What is your English proficiency?

What is your Japanese proficiency?

To get your first software developer job in Japan, how many positions did you apply to?

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What prefecture is your primary residence in?

Under what circumstances did you initially move to Japan?

Which residency status do you currently have in Japan?

What is your country or region of citizenship?

Which of the following describe you?

How old are you?

How many years of professional experience do you have in software development?

How many employers have you had while working in software development?

How many years have you lived in Japan?

What professional qualifications in computer science (or related fields) do you have?

What is your English proficiency?

What is your Japanese proficiency?

To get your first software developer job in Japan, how many positions did you apply to?