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ALTInsider Podcast – Interview with Altia Central
Inside Japan Podcast

ALTInsider Podcast – Interview with Altia Central

James speaks with Graham Van Zwol, Hiring Manager, at ALTIA CENTRAL.  If you ever thought about working as an ALT, treat yourself to this interview.

ALTInsider Podcast – Interview with Scott who started his own school
Working in Japan

ALTInsider Podcast – Interview with Scott who started his own school

James speaks with Charlie who runs Live Work Play Japan. It is good when two people that know the Japan teaching and job scene well give advice on how to get by better in Japan, make more money, enjoy yourself more, how he quit his job(s), etc. Lots of solid good job tips. Enjoy.

ALTInsider Podcast – Interview with Charlie (Live Work Play Japan)
Inside Japan Podcast

ALTInsider Podcast – Interview with Charlie (Live Work Play Japan)

James speaks with Charlie who runs Live Work Play Japan. It is good when two people that know the Japan teaching and job scene well give advice on how to get by better in Japan, make more money, enjoy yourself more, how he quit his job(s), etc. Lots of solid good job tips. Enjoy.

ALTInsider Podcast – Interview with Diego
Working in Japan

ALTInsider Podcast – Interview with Diego

James speaks with Diego. This is an interview with a cool guy that breaks all the conventional rules and falls into the right jobs at the right time. Listen to Diego tell about the importance of just getting

ALTInsider Podcast – Interview with Chad Zimmerman
Working in Japan

ALTInsider Podcast – Interview with Chad Zimmerman

James speaks with Chad who has a popular Youtube channel, became learned to speak Japanese in less than a year, an anime fan, a straight edge Christian missionary, a Japanese translator, a YouTube content creator,

ALTInsider Podcast – 5-Year JET, Andy
Inside Japan Podcast

ALTInsider Podcast – 5-Year JET, Andy

In this edition of the ALT Insider, James talks to Andy who is a 5-year JET participant. If you thinking to coming to Japan to teach or are a teacher now, do yourself a favor to listen to someone that has been there, done that, and gets it.

ALTInsider Podcast – Is being an ALT a good job?
Inside Japan Podcast

ALTInsider Podcast – Is being an ALT a good job?

James does not have a guest on his ALT Insider podcast, so he goes to the mailbag.  No Punches pulled here as the listener asks “How can you with good conscience recommend that people become at

ALTInsider Podcast – Kyle from Tokyo Munchies
Inside Japan Podcast

ALTInsider Podcast – Kyle from Tokyo Munchies

This week, James from the ALT Insider speaks to Kyle from Tokyo Munchies who shares his epic path through Japan! Kyle just threw caution to the wind and came to Japan without a job and

Healthy Tokyo
Living in Japan

Healthy Tokyo

Moving to a new country brings with it plenty of unique challenges. Taking care of yourself doesn’t have to be one of them. HealthyTokyo is your one-stop shop for all things health and wellness if

Living Thoughtfully With Mottainai
Living in Japan

Living Thoughtfully With Mottainai

As a Japanese philosophy, mottainai promotes mindfulness, sustainability, and gratitude in everyday life and beyond. Read about how this phrase has come to influence Japanese culture on a deep level.

Experience a Different Side of Kyūshū with Japanese Olle
Living in Japan

Experience a Different Side of Kyūshū with Japanese Olle

Japan’s scenic Olle trails in Kyūshū offer unique hiking experiences with stunning views, cultural landmarks, and natural beauty.

Making Friends Through Dance: A Guide to Salsa in Japan
Living in Japan

Making Friends Through Dance: A Guide to Salsa in Japan

Are you worried about making friends when you move to Japan? Have no fear with this comprehensive guide on how to use dance to settle into your new home. Find out everything from where to go, to some useful Japanese to help you.