5月 10, 2021
May Sickness: A Japanese Phenomenon
Every year, a good chunk of Japan’s population experiences a seasonal mood slump called May sickness. In this article, we look at the causes, symptoms, and prevention measures for this (mostly harmless) phenomenon. What......
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The Current State of Work-Life Balance in Japan
Is it possible to work in Japan and maintain a good balance between work and other parts of your life? In this article, we look into how things currently are and the change that’s...
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Japan’s National Holidays 2021
Japan has quite a few national holidays to make up for its relatively low amount of paid leave. Check out this article to plan for your next holiday! (This article was last updated on...
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Japan, the Kingdom of Characters
There’s almost no way to interact with anything Japanese without running into cute, fictional characters of all kinds. What may look childish at first sight is one of Japan’s major sources of cultural influence...
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Japanese Job Interviews: Long Process, New Chances
Can you find a job in Japan after just two years of study? We talked to Kevin about study schedules, the drawn-out Japanese job interview process and the importance of nonverbal communication. Read on...
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How to Get Off the Beaten Path in Japan
In the age of mass tourism, going off the beaten path comes with the promise of truly unique experiences. To get to them while living in Japan, an adjustment of perspective and some goal-setting...
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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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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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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 pray at a Japanese Shrine
It’s kind of a shame, but I never really understood the culture and rules of praying at shrines. Why do people wash their hands before entering the shrine? How do I make a wish?...
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