6月 26, 2018
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 a wave of heat and humidity. The air feels heavy, and life without air conditioning becomes almost impossible. In this article, we give you some...
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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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How to Write Your Japanese Resume (Rirekisho)
Writing your first Japanese resume/CV (rirekisho, 履歴書) can be a challenge. But everyone who is hoping to find work in Japan eventually has to write one. Resumes in Japan follow their own logic, and...
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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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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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