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​Henry Liu

INTERNSHIP

Building More Than Structures: The Lives and Voices of Foreign Laborers in Tokyo.

DOCUMENTARY

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Reflection

This internship taught me that communication is the foundation of any workforce. In an industry defined by precision and discipline, small cultural misunderstandings can grow into major divides. By fostering dialogue and empathy, I witnessed how management and workers could co-create a more inclusive environment — one where respect, clarity, and collaboration form the true foundation of progress.
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Bridging Worlds on the Worksite: Foreign Laborers in Tokyo.
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Construction Site Internship
— Honjo City, Tokyo

“Building Bridges Beyond Blueprints — Empowering Voices in the Workplace.”

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During my internship at a construction site in Honjo City, Tokyo, I worked at the intersection of human resources and cultural communication. As an intern, my role extended beyond logistics — it was about understanding the human side of labor in Japan’s increasingly globalized workforce.

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I provided translation support for South Asian candidates during interviews, ensuring they could express their experiences and needs clearly in a Japanese-language environment. Through daily observation and communication, I identified social and cultural barriers that affected workplace adaptation and performance.

Key Contributions

  • Cross-cultural communication: Translated between English and Japanese during worker interviews, supporting fair and inclusive hiring.

  • Workplace research: Observed team interactions to identify integration challenges faced by foreign employees.

  • Management support: Proposed adjustment strategies that improved onboarding and promoted understanding between local managers and international workers.

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