March 07, 2018
25 Business Japanese words you can remember instantly!
You want a shortcut to learning more Japanese business vocabulary?! Then this list is for you – Katakana Japanese English. When struggling with expressing my thoughts at work, I started replacing unknown words with......
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Japanese Typing Test – Unannounced at the Job Interviews
When job-hunting in Japan, there might be a couple of things that surprise you, be it facing a row of serious looking interviewers, going through company seminars with large numbers of attendees, or the...
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4 Japanese Business Greetings you need to know
What should you say to greet Japanese colleagues at the office? Let’s take a look at the proper Japanese business greetings and the right time to use them. I pretty much grew up watching...
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Customs – What can I bring to Japan with me?
Finally moving to Japan – but what to bring and what to leave behind? Even for a two-week trip, making due with one suitcase can be a daunting task. Let alone if you plan...
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The 5 most important everyday expressions at the office
When working in Japan, fluency in the language is a desirable skill. Especially if you don’t want to step on anyone’s toes with awkward Keigo. To help you fake it until you make it,...
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How to fill out the Customs Declaration Form for Japan
The first steps everyone has to go through when entering Japan – immigration and customs. Being prepared by knowing what documents you will need and what questions you have to answer, will make the...
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How to save when moving into a Japanese Apartment
Moving in Japan is not cheap. When I looked for my apartment in Tokyo, I felt overwhelmed by the various fees I was asked to pay. It felt like my bill just kept blowing...
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Tokyo’s public transport – railway and subway systems
If you have been to Tokyo and tried to use public transportation you must know how crazy complicated the railway and subway system is in Tokyo! I was lost every single day during the...
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Dresscode for Japanese Job Interviews – Recruit Suits
You may know that Japan has set rules when it comes to the corporate world. Job interviews are no exception. To leave a good impression, you should think about your appearance nearly as much...
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Company Hierarchy in Japan
Taking your first steps in the Japanese business world and feeling overwhelmed by the corporate hierarchy? When starting my first job in Japan I tried looking them up, but they all seemed to vaguely...
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How to apply for a Rakuten credit card
A step-by-step guide to applying for a Rakuten Credit Card in English, from picking the right card to how to link your bank account and everything in between. Japan is known for being a...
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How to charge a Suica card
The ticket gate beeps and closes as you try to go through? You notice the remaining balance on your Suica won’t be enough for your next ride? You can recharge your Suica at all...
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Where can you use Suica?
When in Tokyo, Suica, the IC card with the penguin that you can use to ride public transportation in the greater Tokyo area is hard to miss. Once you got your Suica you might...
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How to buy a Suica card
You are in Tokyo and decided to get a Suica, or just happen to be at a JR East train station in need for a ticket. Either way, getting an IC card will save...
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How to return your Suica
So your time taking the train in Japan has come to an end? You will not have any use for your Suica any longer? When leaving Tokyo you have two options: return your Suica...
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