Living in Japan

Living in Japan is exciting and fun, but it will be very different from your home country. Read our articles to help you get the most out of working in Japan

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Starting a Language School

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Inside Japan Podcast

5 Ways To Instantly Make Your Life Easier In Japan

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5 Ways To Instantly Make Your Life Easier In Japan

Why You Should Visit Miyazaki Prefecture

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Why You Should Visit Miyazaki Prefecture

Preparing for typhoons in Japan

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Preparing for typhoons in Japan

The Shamaness Queen of Japan: The History of Queen Himiko

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The Shamaness Queen of Japan: The History of Queen Himiko

Demystifying Japanese Religion

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Demystifying Japanese Religion

The Jōmon People: Japan’s Prehistoric World

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The Jōmon People: Japan’s Prehistoric World

Unravelling the Rubbish Riddles of Sorting Your Trash In Japan

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Unravelling the Rubbish Riddles of Sorting Your Trash In Japan

Nihonshu: A Journey through Japanese Rice Wine Diversity and Traditions

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Nihonshu: A Journey through Japanese Rice Wine Diversity and Traditions

A Love Letter to Fukuoka

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A Love Letter to Fukuoka

What is it like to own a car in Japan?

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What is it like to own a car in Japan?

Gion Matsuri: Japan’s Ancient Festival in Kyoto

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Gion Matsuri: Japan’s Ancient Festival in Kyoto

Exploring Japanese Kofun Sites: Ancient Japanese Burial Mound

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Exploring Japanese Kofun Sites: Ancient Japanese Burial Mound

Ichiyo Higuchi: Literary Legacy and Impact on Japanese Society

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Ichiyo Higuchi: Literary Legacy and Impact on Japanese Society

Why do the Japanese love karaoke so much?

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Why do the Japanese love karaoke so much?

Japan’s Secret To Saving Money While Moving

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Japan’s Secret To Saving Money While Moving

Exploring Japanese Literature: From Ancient Mythology to Postwar Challenges

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Exploring Japanese Literature: From Ancient Mythology to Postwar Challenges

Mastering the Art of Moving House in Japan

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Mastering the Art of Moving House in Japan

Exploring the Rise of Japanese Whiskey: From Historical Influences to Distillation Techniques

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Exploring the Rise of Japanese Whiskey: From Historical Influences to Distillation Techniques

Kansai Culture: What Makes Kansai So Different From The Rest Of Japan?

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Kansai Culture: What Makes Kansai So Different From The Rest Of Japan?

Finding Your Place: Navigating Japan’s Immigration Landscape as an Immigrant

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Finding Your Place: Navigating Japan’s Immigration Landscape as an Immigrant

5 Reasons to Consider Living in Osaka Instead of Tokyo

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5 Reasons to Consider Living in Osaka Instead of Tokyo

University Life in Japan: Experiences as a student in Japan

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University Life in Japan: Experiences as a student in Japan

The Magic of Kanji: Why is Kanji important to Japanese language?

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The Magic of Kanji: Why is Kanji important to Japanese language?

Motorcycle Riding in Japan

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Motorcycle Riding in Japan

Living in Japan

Natsume Soseki — A Profile of a Japanese Expatriate in England

Japan Under Pressure: When Social Pressure Becomes Too Strong

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Japan Under Pressure: When Social Pressure Becomes Too Strong

Alabama to Aomori: What My First Few Days in Japan Were Like

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Alabama to Aomori: What My First Few Days in Japan Were Like

The Etiquette of Gift Giving in Japan

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The Etiquette of Gift Giving in Japan

What is Shinto and where does it come from?

Living in Japan

What is Shinto and where does it come from?

British Rock in the Japanese Inaka: Nagasaki’s Music Scene

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British Rock in the Japanese Inaka: Nagasaki’s Music Scene