I'm engaged in upstream and downstream development as a systems engineer. I've been sent to a client, and fulfill their requests like programming, systems development, testing, and modification. Because the system is complicated, I need to take part in some big projects such as system development. It motivates me. Though it's hard to develop financial systems from scratch, I can really feel my progress through the mutual cooperation and encouragment that I enjoy with the other project members. I think it is important to keep smiling and take a serious approach even with minor tasks, because by doing this, I actually realize that my co-workers and clients entrust me with more challenging work. I feel at home in my workplace, where I can learn from experienced senior workers and spend time with co-workers after work and on weekends, and I think that's the best part of my job.

One of the attractive things about working in Tokyo is that it enables you to develop without limit, if you make an effort. You will meet people at many levels of experience in your workplace and in private, and you will realize where your skills and ideas may be lacking. Most people I've met in Tokyo are kind, and they point out where I am lacking. For example, I couldn't speak Japanese fluently when I came to Japan, but thanks to them, my Japanese has improved enough to use it for work. I have also learned the importance of respecting my boss through my office relationships. In Indonesia, I didn't have a chance to learn much about how to function within a hierarchy. Learning how to sympathize with others helped me to develop. I'm looking forward to maturing further by meeting new people and experiencing new things.

I became interested in Japan because I've been watching anime like Doraemon since I was in kindergarden. My brother, who is 5 years older than me, was a big influence, and I started to think about living in Tokyo. My brother moved to Tokyo and went to a technical college there when I was a freshman in high school. He entered an anime production company after graduation. Because I've loved Doraemon since childhood, I became eager to get involved with anime in Japan as my brother did. I visited Akihabara, Yokohama, and Nakano to see anime when I was 15. I also started studying Japanese by myself, and I decided to study in Japan when I was 18. I went to a Japanese language school for the first 3 months, and learned basic grammar and conversation. My Japanese teachers were really kind, and they took care to teach me even minor things like honorific expression. It was tough to memorize kanji because it was unfamiliar to me. While studying Japanese, I was going to a technical college for IT to develop my job skills. My teacher helped to get me a job at WITTS Technology Inc. It doesn't feel like I'm in Japan because the working environment is so global. I can practice my skills, and I feel happy to help my client as an engineer.

It is fun and safe to live in Tokyo. I couldn't believe that you can sleep on the trains! I was surprised at how crowded the trains are, but I was also impressed with their usefulness. I can go anywhere anytime because the transit system is well-developed, and I started going out quite often. I go to Akihabara and ramen shops with my friends and co-workers on weekends and after work. I have many opportunities to meet people who have similar interests here, so I enjoy talking about anime. I can't drink alcohol, but it doesn't matter. You'll never stop talking, just because you're in Tokyo. I like going to amusement parks and aquariums, and Sunshine Aquarium in Ikebukuro is my favorite. I was really sad when my favorite aquarium in Jakarta was closed, so it was the first thing I wanted to do when I came to Tokyo. I like watching Japanese TV shows, and I often watch comedy programs and quiz shows. I'm also interested in traditional arts in Japan, such as kabuki. I really want to go see it while I'm in Tokyo. The most surprising event here was seeing snow for the first time. I was fascinated and amazed that I could feel nature in such a big city.