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Work in Japan Without Speaking Japanese

by Martin Bragalone | Mar 7, 2020 | Japanese Language, Teaching, Work

Can you get a job in Japan without knowing Japanese in 2020? The short answer is a resounding YES, but there is more to it than that. Let us explain:

Is The Word Gaijin Actually Racist?

by Charlie Moritz | Jan 11, 2018 | Living in Japan

For some foreigners living in Japan for the long-term, this word carries strong negative connotations with it, and many consider it an offensive racial slur.

What Can You Achieve in Five Years in Japan

by Charlie Moritz | Jul 25, 2017 | Entrepreneurship, Freelancing, Work

From Teaching in Japan to Freelancing and Building Businesses while getting the best paid teaching jobs In this podcast I’m going to talk about: Getting started in Japan at Peppy Kid’s Club (not the worst place to start). Getting fired but being rehired by...

Japanese Emperor Akihito to Step Down – What Does it Really Mean for Japan?

by Martin Bragalone | Sep 10, 2016 | Living in Japan

Japanese Emperor Akihito to Step Down: Why Now?

Podcast #3: Use Meetup.com to expand your network and get opportunities in Japan

by Charlie Moritz | Jul 9, 2016 | Living in Japan, Podcast, Season 1

Meetup.com Community Manager Hiroyasu Ichikawa teaches us insider tips on how you can use Meetup in Japan to meet people and grow your network. We have talked recently about how Charlie built a successful meetup group where he met his girlfriend, and where some of his...