Self Introduction:
Thank you for taking the time to read this. My name is Hachi, and I joined the company in April 2024. On my days off, I practice Tsugaru shamisen (a traditional Japanese stringed instrument). It’s an unexpectedly powerful instrument where the body of the guitar acts as a drum, and you strike it with a bachi (Japanese drumstick). My teacher is in a band called KUNI-KEN, which has performed at the Japan Expo in France. I wish to perform internationally someday too.
While working abroad is still a bit out of reach for me, I will be participating in a concert organized by my current school next year. If you don’t touch your instrument for at least a little bit every day, before you know it, you’ll lose your ability to play. So I practice everyday quietly in the middle of the night.
Why I joined the company:
After working in administrative roles for a long time, I became interested in programming when I learned about automating simple tasks using Excel VBA. I studied Java for six months through vocational training and then joined Dandelions. The deciding factor for me was the presence of employees from different nationalities. While I love Japan, I wanted to experience working in a more international environment though while still residing in Japan.
My thoughts after joining:
It’s been six months since I joined, and although there have been challenges along the way, I’m just now starting to hit my stride. There are still many things that I want to improve on, but every day is fulfilling as I interact with customers and master new skills. We have companywide get-together events every month and recently, we even went on a company trip to Fukuoka. Conversations about cultural differences between Japan and other countries are always lively. I am looking forward to growing further and doing even more in the future.
Stay tuned for the next blog post!