June 19, 2018
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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Guide to Walk-in-interviews in Japan
Walk-in-interviews at career fairs are increasingly common in Japan. They are a great opportunity to get in touch with a company directly, without first having to go through the document screening. To make the...
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The best English job sites for Foreigners in Japan
You set your eyes on working in Japan, but don’t know how to get a job? First, you need to know where to start looking! To get you set up, here is a list...
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Japanese resume – How to Write your Rirekisho
Writing a Japanese resume/CV called rirekisho (履歴書) is a challenge for most applicants, but eventually everyone who is hoping to find work in Japan has to write one. Resumes in Japan follow their own...
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3 Business Manga to Get Ready for Work-Life in Japan
Manga are not only fun, then can also be informative. Despite their often fictional settings, they can give much insight into live in Japan. Why not learn about Japanese work culture and manners by...
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Knocking like a salaryman
Knocking on the door, how hard can it be? Did you know that some people in Japan failed their job interviews before they even entered the room? Why? They did not know how to...
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What you need to know about Golden Week
Golden Week, the time when everyone in Japan goes on vacation, hotels are booked out. Large crowds of travelers seem to be the general image of this Japanese holiday season between late April and...
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How to prepare for the call from Human Resources
Answering the phone in Japanese makes you nervous? What if messing up during the call will cost you that job you really want? If you have thoughts like these, then you are not alone....
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On the rise: Foreign Workers in Japan
Have you ever wondered how foreigners who are working in Japan got here and what they are doing now? Did you know that only 10% of all the foreigners living in Japan are here...
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How to make friends in Japan
I came to Japan without knowing anyone here. To make Japanese friends I attended many professional events, joined various social groups, and went on a lot of trips. Luckily enough, I managed to extend...
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How to open an account at Shinsei Bank
You just arrived in Japan and intend to stay for at least one year, or you have been here for a while but will soon start working? Then you may need to open a...
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Apartment, Share House and Co. – Housing in Japan
Looking for a place? Depending on your preferences and budget there are plenty of accommodation options. If you want to live on your own, you will likely look for a マンション (mansion) or an...
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