What Is Kaizen in Japanese, and How Is It Useful?
Back in January, I set a bunch of goals for the year 2021 to reclaim my life after …
Living in Japan Archive
Death By Overwork: All About Karoshi
Simply put, 過労死 (karoshi) is a “Japanese term for sudden death caused by overwork,” according to the Oxford …
8 Things No One Told You About Teaching in Japan and How to Deal with It
Teaching English is one of the most common jobs available to foreigners in Japan. Most native English speaking …
Is the JET Program Worth It? Pros Vs. Cons
Is the JET Program worth it? In my opinion, it is 100% worth it. If you have the …
Complete Guide to Over-The-Counter Medicine in Japan
Japanese drugstores, or yakkyoku, can be daunting. Even if you feel pretty good about your Japanese ability, …
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, …
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 …
A Peek Inside the World of Banana Yoshimoto
I try to recall the day that I first found Banana Yoshimoto, and the memory is shrouded …
The 5 Best Haruki Murakami Books You Need to Read
After drifting away from it for a time, diving back into the world of Haruki Murakami is …
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 …
