Amanda Wilmot 
Life has a way of keeping us busy. Between trying to pay the bills and making it through the day, it can be hard finding time to spend on your hobbies. LifeMany people have their first encounter with manga in their youth. I’ve often found myself wondering what’s good to read, but I don’t … Read more
A Japanese driver’s license may seem unnecessary to anyone living in a large city. Places like Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya have great public transportation systems, so driving is easily avoided. On the off chance you can’t get to your destination by train, there’s definitely a bus within walking distance of where you’d like to go. … Read more
Your time in Japan has come to an end. It could be that you’re a study abroad student and you have to move back to finish your degree, or maybe you’re at the end of your work contract. Regardless of your reason, there’s a long list of preparations you’ll need to make. The 4 steps … Read more
Congratulations, you’ve landed in Japan! After disembarking from your flight, you’ll find yourself following a sea of people through immigration. If you’re still in another country but plan to move to Japan soon, check out our Preparing to Move to Japan article to help with your journey. Or if you are already in Japan, but … Read more
So you’re moving to Japan! It can be a pretty awesome place to live, but you’ll need to do a bit of planning to make things easier on yourself. If you’ve never been to Japan before, I recommend trying to live in a suburb or urban location unless you have at least conversational-level Japanese. Without … Read more
Communication is the backbone of any office environment. This is no different in Japan. Language is important for communicating, but it’s more than just saying the right words. It’s usually much more nuanced. Your delivery of a statement can impact its meaning. Your body language can also affect how your words are interpreted. These subtle … Read more
Have you ever wondered what working in a Japanese office is like? Most people know that the culture in Japan is very different from most Western countries. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that working in a Japanese office environment is full of unique customs and challenges for non-native Japanese employees. However, there are industries … Read more
If you’re wondering how to get a non-teaching job in Japan, this article will help answer any questions you may have. Searching online for jobs in Japan will quickly make you realize that there are two main types of companies hiring foreigners: tech companies and English schools. Many foreigners who move to Japan start out … Read more
The Japan Rail Pass is known for being one of the best deals you can get for traveling in Japan. But….is the Japan Rail Pass worth it for everyone? If you don’t plan on traveling a lot within Japan, or you are short on time, the JR Pass might not be your best option. What … Read more