September 18, 2019
How to Get Off the Beaten Path in Japan
In the age of mass tourism, going off the beaten path comes with the promise of truly unique experiences. To get to them while living in Japan, an adjustment of perspective and some goal-setting......
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Finding a Job in Japan through Job Fairs and Japanese Friends
Can you find a job in Japan without having lived here before? We talked with Earlwin about the challenges of job-hunting Japanese style and how attending job fairs and his Japanese friends helped him...
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Online Applications: Get Your Dream Job in Japan
Can you find your dream job in Japan? To answer this question, we talked with Clemence and asked how she persevered and managed to find the job she wanted in Japan. Read on to...
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Job Agencies: Find Jobs that match your Profile
Wondering how to stand out from the crowd? We talked with Yulia about how to be efficient in your job search and why it is important to know what you bring to the table....
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Job-Hunting Advice from Foreigners for Foreigners
Job-hunting in Japan can be tough. While most of us experience some struggle, many do manage to secure jobs in this country. We talked to four graduates who made it and recently started working...
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Japan’s National Holidays 2019/2020
Japan has quite a few national holidays to make up for its relatively low amount of paid leave. Check out this article to plan for your next holiday! National Holidays 2019 (from September) National...
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Getting a Mobile Phone in Japan – Long and Short-term Options
Staying connected is vital today, whether you’re in Japan short-term or long-term. This article shows you the different options for getting a working phone in Japan. Main mobile carriers Japan has three major mobile...
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Japan’s Hell is made of Two-Year Contracts
Living in Japan can come with hidden costs, many of them caused by the country’s obsession with 2-year contracts. Whether you rent an apartment or get a phone contract, chances are you will be...
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Japanese Job-Hunting Portal Sites
There are many ways to job-hunt in Japan – even if you only use the internet. This article introduces you to the most widely used Japanese job portals as well as some smaller ones...
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Garbage in Japan: A Guide
Japan is known for its complex system for trash collection and disposal. But don’t despair! After reading this guide, you will be ready for properly handling your garbage here. Where does the trash go?...
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Be proactive! Job Search in Japan
This series introduces foreigners who managed to secure job offers in Japan, sharing their experiences and tips. This time Avazbek shared his experiences. Read on to find out more about: ■ On-the-job training ■...
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IT Jobs in Japan for Foreigners
If you have the skills, getting a job in IT in Japan can be just as easy as starting to teach English. Find out how to use technical skills and language abilities to outdo...
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Engineering Internships in Japan
Are you an engineering major and interested in Japan? How about doing an internship here? The requirements are not as high as you might think – this article gives you an overview. Japan –...
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Civil Engineering Jobs in Japan
Jobs in Civil Engineering may not be what one first associates with Japan, but the country offers many interesting projects and challenges. This article introduces the required skills and where you can work as...
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All about the Working Holiday Visa
For anyone who wants to live in Japan or simply loves to travel leisurely, the working holiday visa is a dream come true. Normally, a lot of bureaucracy and costs, like tuition fees for...
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