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JLPT vs. Nihongo Kentei: Choosing the Best Path to Proving Your Japanese Skills
Living in Japan

JLPT vs. Nihongo Kentei: Choosing the Best Path to Proving Your Japanese Skills

The JLPT and Nihongo Kentei exams offer the chance to enhance your Japanese skills, career prospects, and cultural experience while living in Japan. 

Singing Your Way into Japanese Hearts: How to Impress Locals at Karaoke
Living in Japan

Singing Your Way into Japanese Hearts: How to Impress Locals at Karaoke

No experience in Japan is complete without karaoke! Learn how to impress Japanese locals at karaoke with song choices, performance tips, and essential cultural insights for unforgettable nights out.

The Joy of Being a Guitarist in Japan
Living in Japan

The Joy of Being a Guitarist in Japan

Did you know that Japan is a haven for guitar enthusiasts, with its thriving music scene and unique cultural influences? Join us as we explore what it’s like to be a guitarist living in Japan. Don’t worry about getting your musical fix as you move across the world!

Saving and Preparing for Your Future Self
Living in Japan

Saving and Preparing for Your Future Self

Remember when you first moved to Japan and started your new life? Fast forward to today, and chances are, a lot has changed. Have you started building a nest egg for your future or a rainy day?

A Quick Step-by-Step Guide for Hiring Foreign Workers in Japan
Employer Blog

A Quick Step-by-Step Guide for Hiring Foreign Workers in Japan

The Process and Key Points of Hiring Foreign Workers: From Visa Application to Starting Employment When hiring foreign workers, do you ever have the following concerns? I don’t know how to go about the hiring

Political Shakeup in Japan: What It Means for Foreign Residents
Living in Japan

Political Shakeup in Japan: What It Means for Foreign Residents

These are turbulent times for the Japanese government, with Shigeru Ishiba stepping in as the new Prime Minister following Fumio Kishida’s resignation. As the government works to regain stability, what do these changes mean for foreign residents living in Japan?

Challenges in Japan’s Labor Market
Working in Japan

Challenges in Japan’s Labor Market

Japan’s labor market is in a state of flux as the country tries to compensate for the population decline and increase of older workers. How can foreign workers use these to their advantage to find work and thrive in the country?