October 15, 2019
How to Transfer Money To and From Japan
Transferring money to and from Japan can cost high fees – but they’re avoidable. An introduction to international money transfer options for Japan and the blueprint that comes with it. Banks vs. money transfer......
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JFT-Basic – Japanese Test for Foreign Workers
Considering to take the JFT-Basic? Find out what it covers, how to prepare and where to take this new Japanese test, that checks if you got what it takes to manage living and working...
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Japanese Pronunciation and How to Practice with Karaoke
Getting an (almost) native-level accent in Japanese is impossible? Not if you know what to look out for and combine different ways to practice. Learn how to make your Japanese sound more natural using...
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Find the right Business Japanese Course for you
Business Japanese courses are the finishing touch that lets you hit the ground running on your first day in a Japanese office. There’s only one problem: Which course to pick among all the different...
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Read Long Texts in Japanese – Benefits of Rising to the Challenge
Reading a whole book in Japanese – a daunting task? It’s certainly not easy, but also very rewarding and can even help with the JLPT or job hunting. Find out how to turn practice...
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Recycle shops – Bargain Hunting in Japan
Recycle shops have you covered if you need furniture, new clothes, or items for your house and are looking for a bargain in Japan! Japan’s second-hand shops come in all types and sizes, from...
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Teaching English in Japan – An Overview
Teaching English is the most popular job among newcomers to Japan, and there are good reasons for that. But what exactly does being an English teacher mean – and is it worth it? Read...
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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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