5 Keigo Japanese Phrases that Will Save Your Work Day
Being polite in the workplace in Japan goes a long way. These five Japanese phrases will help you get started on practicing your keigo and get things done at work.
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How to Find Feminine Hygiene Products in Japan
Finding pads and tampons can be daunting when you’re in a new country. Here’s how to find feminine hygiene products in Japan.
Continue readingWhy you should visit Osaka in the spring!
Spring is a very fun season in Osaka. Lots of sakura (cherry blossoms) bloom and there are many beautiful places to visit. During this season, temperatures in the city are between 15 and 25ºC, which
Continue readingLearning to sound like a NATIVE in Japanese | Inside Japan Podcast #144 with Martin Bragalone
This is an awesome interview about how to learn Japanese so that you can speak with Japanese people, and if they close their eyes they would think you are a native Japanese speaker! Martin is
Continue readingFour habits of highly successful teachers in Japan
In this article I am going to share with you a few things that will help you to become a better, highly successful English teacher in Japan.
Continue readingCommon Questions All Foreigners Will Get Asked In Japan
When you start living in Japan as a foreigner, many Japanese are curious about your country of origin, its culture, and your life in Japan. As time goes by, you will notice certain patterns of
Continue readingIntroducing Furosato Nozei, Japans “Hometown Tax”
With the ever increasing problem of migration to the big cities, the rural areas of Japan are suffering from depopulation. The government has implemented an idea to help address this issue, called Furosato Nozei. Essentially you can buy local goods, and then have that money reduced from your tax bill.
Continue reading8 TIPS FOR TEACHING CONVERSATION CLASSES
We live in a time where it is fundamental to develop your language skills from childhood to get a good curriculum and professional future. Although the methods of teaching English in the different educational stages
Continue readingMOST COMMON QUESTIONS GAIJIN GET ASK IN JAPAN
When you start living in Japan as a foreigner, many Japanese are curious about your country of origin, its culture, and your life in Japan. As time goes by, you will notice certain patterns of
Continue readingWHAT TO DO IN OSAKA IN SPRING
Spring is a very fun season in Osaka. Lots of sakura (cherry blossoms) bloom and there are many beautiful places to visit. During this season, temperatures in the city are between 15 and 25ºC, which
Continue readingEssential Japanese For Arriving At The Airport
Navigating your way through the airport in Japan can be a challenge. However, by learning a few Japanese phrases you can whizz through the airport and be ready for new experiences in no time.
Continue readingHow To Hack N2 in Japanese While Working in Japan | Inside Japan Podcast #143 with Dallas
This episode of the podcast is all about learning Japanese while in an English only working environment. This is why SO MANY people don’t learn Japanese while they are here; it’s super hard to study
Continue readingSo You’ve Missed the Last Train… Now What?
Missing the last train happens to everyone in Tokyo, eventually. Here are 10 options for when you’re stranded in the city, rated by comfort, price, and convenience.
Continue readingPickup-And-Stay Quarantine Service for incoming Foreign Workers
Japan has some pretty strict quarantine procedures for allowing foreign workers to enter the country these days. How are companies getting new employees into the country safely and without putting tons of resources into adhering
Continue reading10 Sakura Spots for Social Distancing this Spring
With the state of emergency in Tokyo not yet lifted, it’s probably best to avoid the crowds around the city’s top cherry blossom sites. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the blossoms. Here are seven of the city’s least crowded sakura spots!
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