My love for ninjas and interest in Chinese characters (kanji) were what first made me come to Japan, as a high school student. Over ten years and many visits later, I’ve found a job here and have chosen it as my new home.
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 carriers...
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 tailored...
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? One...
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 your...
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 – An...
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 civil...
Traditional engineering continues to be of vital importance in today’s Japan in the form of companies like Mitsubishi and Honda. Find out what the country has in store for engineers able to clear the language...
Mastering Business Japanese is the key to navigating the Japanese job market and leaving a positive impression at work. Read on to find out what and how to learn. Business Japanese: What you need to...
What jobs are available for electrical engineers in Japan? What skills are required to get a positions. If you have a background in electrics/electronics and would like to work in Japan, this article gives you...
A Working Holiday is an uncomplicated and exciting way to experience a foreign country. Have you always wanted to live in Japan for a while? Then find out more about how to spend a year...
Whether you want to go to university or language school, if you want to study in Japan, chances are you will need a student visa. This guide takes you through application process step-by-step. First, let’s...
If you’re living in Japan and want a job that utilizes your English abilities there’s an alternative to teaching English – writing. Read on to find out how to work comfortably from your home. Jobs...
Paid Internships in Japan are relatively rare, but very much possible to get when you know where to look for them and tell them apart from others. Read on to find out how to get...
Learning business Japanese is one of the biggest hurdles when wanting to work in Japan. Of course you can get a textbook and study the basics by yourself but today we want to introduce another...
Living in Japan doesn’t have to stay an unfulfilled dream, even if you don’t know any Japanese (yet). This article shows you the options for moving and working here while circumventing the language barrier. Jobs...