How to Get a Japanese Driver’s License
A Japanese driver’s license may seem unnecessary to anyone living in a large city. Places like Tokyo, Osaka, …
Living in Japan Archive
Leaving Japan – Part III – Moving Back Home
Your time in Japan has come to an end. It could be that you’re a study abroad student …
Moving to Japan Part II – After Landing in Japan
Congratulations, you’ve landed in Japan! After disembarking from your flight, you’ll find yourself following a sea of people …
Moving to Japan Part I – How to Prepare for Your Move
So you’re moving to Japan! It can be a pretty awesome place to live, but you’ll need to …
Japan Workplace Culture: Communicating with Your Japanese Co-Workers
Communication is the backbone of any office environment. This is no different in Japan. Language is important for …
Working in a Japanese Company: The Office Environment
Have you ever wondered what working in a Japanese office is like? Most people know that the culture …
How to Get a Non-Teaching Job in Japan
If you’re wondering how to get a non-teaching job in Japan, this article will help answer any questions …
How to Find an Apartment in Japan
Looking for an apartment in Japan? Be prepared for a long and complicated process involving tons of paperwork. …
5 Tips for Enjoying Your Homestay in Japan
A new year has begun! A new semester is beginning, and summer is now a little closer to …
JET-setting into the Deep Countryside of Japan: My Experience
When I taught English abroad in the inaka (countryside) of Japan, I lived in a very small, very …
Working Out in Japan: How to Stay Fit
In the past few years, a movement has quietly begun to take shape in Japan. A subtle but …
Going to the Doctor in Japan: A Quick Guide
Useful Japanese Phrases for When You Go to the Doctor Going to the doctor in Japan can be …
The Pros and Cons of Living in Japan as a Foreigner
Japan has long been a place idolized by outsiders, and rightly so. It’s the country where trains run …
9 Cultural Mistakes Foreigners Make in Japan and What To Do Instead
Let’s face it – if you’re new to Japan, you’re probably gonna make a few cultural mistakes. And …
Teaching English in Japan: The JET Program vs. Interac
When it comes to teaching English in Japan, the JET Program versus Interac is the Coke versus Pepsi …
International Kindergarten Jobs in Japan: Worth It?
A Day in the Life of an International Kindergarten Teacher in Japan Working as an ALT or at …
How to Use a High Tech Japanese Toilet
Your first contact with a high-tech Japanese toilet may be a shocking one, especially if you can’t read …
Working for The JET Program – A Typical Day
If you got accepted to the JET Program as an ALT, congratulations! All of your hard work and …
JET Program Packing Guide
Things to Bring on JET Getting ready to move to Japan with the JET Program is both exciting …
Working for the JET Program – Pre-Departure
Working for the JET Program – 7 Things You Need to Do before Coming to Japan 1. …
JET Program Advice – How to Be a Great ALT
7 Essential Tips on How to Be a Great ALT – JET Program 1. Be Super Chill and Go …
The JET Program Interview – Tips and Sample Questions
Congratulations! You made it past the first round! Honestly, completing the application and essay is by far the …
Japanese Onsen Etiquette
In addition to the amazing food, wonderful culture, and helpful people, onsen, or hot spring baths, are another …
My Japanese Onsen Experience – A Not So Subtle Stalker
I love Japanese onsen. Soaking in a hot, natural bath takes away all of my stress and fills …
The JET Program Application – Tips and Advice to Make You Succeed
If you want to get accepted into the JET program, you’ve come to the right place. I was accepted …