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From a senior foreigner working in a construction company
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I enjoy traveling on my days off! My hobby is visiting Buddhist statues. - Te Nain Ton

Image: Tet Naing Thong

Myanmar

[Work location] Tokyo

[Job Title] Interior Construction

When I joined my current company, there were already senior employees from Myanmar working there. They were kind and taught me the ropes in an easy-to-understand way, which was a great help. Also, I didn't know the rules of life in Japan, and I didn't even know how to ride the train. But my senior colleagues and the company president taught me all of that, so I was able to quickly adapt to Japanese culture.

These days, my favorite pastime is traveling on my days off. My top recommendation is visiting giant Buddha statues. I've already been to the Kamakura Great Buddha in Kanagawa Prefecture and the Ushiku Great Buddha in Ibaraki Prefecture.

Japanese food is a little too sweet for me, as I prefer the spicy food of Myanmar. Even so, I still find Japanese food delicious. My favorite dish is sukiyaki. If you ever have the chance, you should definitely try it.