July 27, 2018
Complete Guide to Nomikai
From super strict rules to bosses going crazy, many rumors surround nomikai, Japanese drinking parties. Nomikai are a place where the formal working culture is relaxed and people get drunk and talk straight with......
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The Simple Art of Exchanging Business Cards in Japan
Japanese Business cards – an essential factor of the identity of any shakaijin (社会人, working member of society) in Japan. Thus business card exchange can quickly turn into a ritualistic minefield. If you never...
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Hanabi Festival- what’s special about Japanese fireworks
Dating back to the 18th century – Hanabi festivals – Japan’s tradition of summer fireworks now are more popular than ever. We all have our fireworks events back home, be it for special holidays...
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Storage for Hands-free Travel throughout Japan
Enjoy your days luggage free, empty-handed no matter where you go. When traveling we all deal with the question of where to store our luggage. A young start-up in Japan provides a surprisingly simple...
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Bit Valley – Japan’s Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley – the place where industry giants develop the newest tech, and most of all an ecosystem in which startups can thrive and innovation happens. Does Japan have anything that can compare? What...
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Budget travel by train: the Japan Rail Pass
Flat rate travel through Japan; jump on any train at any time and head off to your next location. No planning in advance, no lining up, no booking, no searching for station names on...
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Shokumukeirekisho – How to write that other Japanese resume
If you have ever wondered how to possibly fit your work experience into a Japanese resume, you are not alone. The standard rirekisho simply lacks the space, because Japan actually has two types of...
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Cushion Words: Polite Requests in Japanese
Instead of blurting things out, the Japanese turned showing consideration into an art, with an unending variety of expressions. Called 気遣い (きづかい), it is a trait the Japanese pride themselves on. After all, when...
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Japan’s most popular sport – is soccer the new baseball?
It is time to take a closer look at sports in Japan. When thinking of the most popular sport in Japan the first thing that comes to mind is baseball, isn’t it? But asking...
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Elevator Etiquette in Japan
Riding an elevator can be tricky in Japan. Did you ever notice the person that is pushing the ‘open’ button the entire time? Or how the person closest to the panel always seems to...
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How to ride your bike in Japan (the worst possible way)
Bicycle rules don’t seem to exist in Japan if you judge by everyone else’s cycling habits. I have never seen anyone use hand signs ever. Speedsters, suddenly crossing the road where no crossing is...
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Japanese is so difficult – you might enjoy it
Japanese is easier than you might think! Looking at a Japanese newspaper, one may think it is impossible to learn this language. I for sure did and still here I am speaking Japanese at...
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How to stay safe during an earthquake
Most earthquakes in Japan are minor and so frequent, with 1500 per year, that most people just go on with their everyday life. Unfortunately, ever so often a strong earthquake hits. To stay safe...
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Japan’s humid summers: a survival guide
Once the rainy season starts, Japan is engulfed in heat and humidity to stay for months. They make the air feel heavy and bring an odd smell to the cities. Even summer loving individuals,...
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Top 5 websites for part-time jobs in Japan
You want to earn some money to support yourself in Japan? Most international students in Japan have a part-time job that brings in some cash and incidentally also helps them get comfortable with the...
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