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How to Meet People in Japan and Become The Centre of your Community
You live in Japan and even though you have a few foreign friends at your job, you’re finding it hard to make genuine connections. Let us help you!
The ULTIMATE Summer Holiday in Japan Travel Guide!
The ULTIMATE Summer Holiday in Japan Travel Guide 2016! Are you going to Japan for summer vacation? We've got you covered! Maybe it's your first time taking a holiday in Japan, or maybe you live in Japan and have a nice long break to spend travelling around. For those...
How Can I Be A Great English Teacher in Japan?
You want to be more than a character or a "dancing monkey" - you want to be an adored and indispensable English teacher. You nailed the interview, prepared your wardrobe with the most professional teaching outfits, have made instant friends with all of your...
12 Amazing Japanese Foods You Might Not Have Heard Of
Honestly I think the food is one of the absolute best things about living in Japan. Japanese cuisine is as varied as it is delicious, so it is such a shame that we in the west characterise a whole nation as only eating 寿司 Sushi, ご飯 Rice, 味噌汁 Miso Soup and 麺 Noodles,...
Kinds of English Teaching Jobs in Japan – Which One is for You?
What kinds of teaching jobs can I get in Japan? Are all teaching jobs the same? Not a chance! There are tons of different kinds of English teaching jobs you can get, and this isn't even to mention what you could do on your own once you've been here a while and can...
Why Some People Won’t Like Living in Japan – And Why We Do!
How to love living in Japan and not let the small things ruin a great experience! That is the goal, isn’t it? To be happy! We love Japan but even we have our gripes! Coming from western countries like America and the UK has ingrained a lot of cultural preferences that...
Why is it so Hard to Meet People in Tokyo?
You're here! You live in Tokyo, the most densely populated region on planet earth! Now, how do you actually meet new friends in Japan? My friend Lan is from an Asian country where, according to her, it is much easier to go to a new place and make friends. However,...
Your parents are coming to Japan. This is where you take them!
So you have to think of what the perfect plan for your parents visiting Tokyo. The added kick is that your parents are not the 20-somethings that usually come and visit Japan, and are not likely to enjoy running around at the break-neck speed that Tokyo often asks...
Interview Success for English Teaching Jobs in Japan
How do I Pass a Job Interview for English Teaching Jobs in Japan? This requires a bit of planning but if you follow the tips I'm about to share with you, your chances of landing that job after getting the interview will skyrocket! First of course you have to get the...