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Smoking and Vaping to be Banned at Tokyo Olympics Venues

Michael March 2, 2019 News Leave a Comment

Smoking indoors and in public spaces has recently become more of an issue in Japan because of concerns like passive smoking. Leading up to the 2020 Olympics the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has taken steps to Continue reading

(Podcast) Don’t Do What Employers Hate! – w/Peter

ALTINSIDER March 1, 2019 Job Seeker Advice 2 Comments

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ42.mp3 This week I talk with Peter from JobsinJapan about what he learned at the latest ETJ expo from employers in Japan, and we also talk about you should do if you lose your ALT Continue reading

(Podcast) Fostering a Community – Amanda from the Tokyo Expat Network

ALTINSIDER February 22, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ41.mp3 This week I talk with Amanda, creator of the awesome Facebook Group Tokyo Expat Network, an awesome resource for foreigners living in Japan. We talk all about why she started the group, the potential Continue reading

(Podcast) Climbing the Ladder w/ Andy from Interac

ALTINSIDER February 15, 2019 Employer Interviews Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ40.mp3 This week I talk with Andy, a person that started as an ALT with Interac and has done much more through his many steps up the corporate ladder of the company. Thanks to Interac Continue reading

(Podcast) Making the Jump after JET w/ Somee and Takeshi from Rainmaker

ALTINSIDER February 8, 2019 Employer Interviews Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ39.mp3 After I talked with the person that places this ad, I knew I had to learn more. After doing so, I knew she would be perfect for the show. From the JET Program to Continue reading

The Zen Art of Class Management

Lee Neale February 1, 2019 Job Seeker Advice, Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

My personal teaching philosophy is to put a strong focus on the development of a student’s self-awareness during the learning process. The reason this is useful to a student, might be best summed up by Continue reading

(Podcast) Working at a Sake Brewery

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ38.mp3 This week I talk to sake brewer Andrew, about how he got his job, what each day entails, and what its like to work for 6 months without a single day off! The passion Continue reading

(Podcast) Starting a Company w/ Startup Lady

ALTINSIDER January 25, 2019 Employer Interviews Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ37.mp3 Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out Startup Lady: StartupLady.org | Facebook | Twitter | Insta] [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Find a Job: JobsinJapan.com] [Discuss the show: Discord] [Support: Patreon] [Leave Continue reading

(Podcast) Who Says You Can’t Go Home? – Rafael

ALTINSIDER January 18, 2019 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ36.mp3 Rafael stopped by this week to regale us with his tale of multiple jobs in Japan, both teaching and non-teaching, and eventually deciding Japan wasn't the best place to continue his career. Who says Continue reading

(Podcast) Voice Acting in Japan – Laura Moran

ALTINSIDER January 11, 2019 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ35.mp3 We start off 2019 with an interview with voice actress, actual actress, and all around creative-type Laura. We talk about how she got into the industry, what it was like, and how you can Continue reading

Taking Japanese Lessons in Tokyo – Japan Switch

Michael January 9, 2019 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

So you've decided that this year is the year you get your Japanese up to a decent level. Well done! You're already ahead of most foreigners who don't invest in their language abilities, a serious Continue reading

(Podcast) Job Hopping in Japan + Selling on Amazon Japan

ALTINSIDER December 21, 2018 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ33.mp3 This week professional job hopper Mitch comes in to explain why (and how) he has jumped from non-teaching to non-teaching job while also making some money on the side selling stuff on Amazon Japan. Continue reading

How To Make Next Year your Best Year in Japan

Richard Miller December 17, 2018 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

For many teachers and professionals living in Japan, December is a time for reflection on growth and choices in the past year. In fact, most full-time university faculty in Japan are required by their institutions Continue reading

Working at My Gym – A Different Type of “School”

ALTINSIDER December 14, 2018 Employer Interviews Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ32.mp3 This week HR person Kyoko and Trainer Carlos come in to explain what it's like to work at the unique "school", that is known as My Gym. Definitely off the beaten path in terms Continue reading

The ALT Checklist: What you need to know before you accept an ALT Position

Michael December 9, 2018 News, Featured 5 Comments

Out of the ways to come to Japan is to be an English teacher, with one of the largest categories being that of an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher). For those not knowing much about the Continue reading

Bill Allowing More Foreign Workers in Japan Passes Japan Diet

Charlie Moritz December 8, 2018 News Leave a Comment

The Diet passed a bill that will allow more foreign workers into Japan. With the ageing population and lack of labour force in a lot of important sectors, the Diet (国会: Kokkai, the legislative body of Continue reading

The Inside Japan Podcast – Remaking Englipedia.com and Passing JLPT N1 but still an ALT?

ALTINSIDER December 7, 2018 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ31.mp3 This week I talk with Jake about the death and rebirth of Englipedia (now ALTopedia), why he is still an ALT after passing JLPT N1, and a lot more. Enjoooy. Right-Click to Download Continue reading

The Inside Japan Podcast – Thoughts from a Hiring Manager

ALTINSIDER November 30, 2018 Job Seeker Advice 1 Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ30.mp3 This week Peter from JobsinJapan.com drops in to give us a taste of what he shares at the seminars he does all over Japan for both job seekers and employers. Not getting the job Continue reading

The Inside Japan Podcast – Starting a Unique Business in Japan w/Hee Gun

ALTINSIDER November 23, 2018 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ29.mp3 This week entrepreneur Hee Gun drops in to share his unique story of creating the unique space known as Nishiogi Place. Listen, learn, and be unique. Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out Nishiogi Continue reading

Should You Be Saving Your Money as an English Teacher in Japan?

Miller & Riccobono November 21, 2018 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

There are more and more expat workers, (including English teachers) staying long-term in Japan for both career and life choices. With most people working here, the early stages of their careers are heady times, exploring Continue reading

School for Sale in Osaka!

Jobsinjapan.com November 18, 2018 Schools For Sale Leave a Comment

We've found a school for sale, so if you're looking to get into business for yourself, you can skip the first two rungs on the ladder and get started with a school that already has Continue reading

The Inside Japan Podcast – Getting a University Teaching Position w/University Teacher James

ALTINSIDER November 16, 2018 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ28.mp3 This week University Teacher James drops in to help me clear my inbox out of questions all about being a University Teacher in Japan. Enjooooy. Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out more Continue reading

The Inside Japan Podcast – Becoming Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable – Kani from Code Chrysalis

ALTINSIDER November 9, 2018 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ27.mp3 Kani saw an opportunity to start a coding boot camp in Japan and he made it happen with Code Chrysalis. He quit his stable job in San Francisco, moved the entire family to Japan, Continue reading

How To Become a Direct Hire ALT

Shahriar Ektesabi November 4, 2018 Job Seeker Advice 2 Comments

How to become a direct hire ALT? The competition is fierce yet there is no reason why you shouldn’t give it a shot. Using this guide should hopefully make the journey easier. What is a Continue reading

The Inside Japan Podcast – Job Hunting Advice from Charlie from Live Work Play Japan

ALTINSIDER November 2, 2018 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ26.mp3 Charlie has helped many people get jobs in Japan, and accordingly he knows a thing or two about a thing or two about finding work in Japan. On this episode he shares from valuable Continue reading

The Inside Japan Podcast – Zach from Pivotal Labs

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ25.mp3 Zach knew he wanted to work in Japan, but he did not take the first I'll teach English and then I'll work towards the job I really want route. He took a calculated different Continue reading

Japan’s Winter is Coming – Here’s How to Survive

ALTINSIDER October 24, 2018 Living in Japan Guide Leave a Comment

If you want to work in Japan, that means you have to live in Japan, which means you’re going to have to live through the winter. Since you’re here on JobsinJapan.com, my guess is that Continue reading

The Inside Japan Podcast – HR Manager Melissa from MY English School

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https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ24.mp3 Melissa from MY English School drops in this week to talk about her jump from a large chain Eikaiwa to a smaller school, making the move from teacher to HR, and a lot more. Continue reading

The Inside Japan Podcast: Eikaiwa Teacher to Interac to Opening a School – Tyson

ALTINSIDER October 12, 2018 News Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ23.mp3 Tyson drops in this week to talk about working hard (while being a manager at Interac in particular), why passing N1 doesn't guarantee you anything, and his path to starting his own school. Enjoy. Continue reading

The Inside Japan Podcast: JET Program Coordinator Kiah

ALTINSIDER October 6, 2018 Job Seeker Advice Leave a Comment

https://traffic.libsyn.com/altinsider/IJ22.mp3 An episode 2 years in the making, this week JET Program Coordinator Kiah drops by to share as much as she possibly can about the JET Program to help you get on the program, Continue reading

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