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Why do schools in Japan transfer teachers every year?
Working in Japan

Why do schools in Japan transfer teachers every year?

Join us as we delve into the personal experience of an English teacher navigating the transfer culture in Japan. Learn about the challenges and benefits of being transferred to a new school for the teachers, and how it can impact both the teachers and the students.

What is Shinto and where does it come from?
Living in Japan

What is Shinto and where does it come from?

From modern festivals to famous anime such as Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke, it is impossible to escape Shintoism. However, what is this Shintoism and where does it come from?

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

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

Nagasaki might not be the first place you think of when you think of a thriving music scene, but let me tell you how wrong you are. This tiny Japanese city has a secret side that most foreigners won’t ever see.

Is Japan Stuck in the Past, or Slowly Creeping Forwards?
How to Japan

Is Japan Stuck in the Past, or Slowly Creeping Forwards?

How can you measure the forward momentum of a nation? By its progressive social policies? New infrastructure? Perhaps the economic situation? By looking back on the past decade, can we get a clearer picture of Japan’s future?

How does social pressure influence the views of success in Japan?
Living in Japan

How does social pressure influence the views of success in Japan?

In Japan, it is fashionable for men to be able to pay for women on a date. However, what might seem as fashionable may connect to deeper social pressures. These pressures and norms around being a successful can go on to affect many aspects of Japanese life both for men and women.

10 Spring Flowers That Worth Seeing In Japan
Living in Japan

10 Spring Flowers That Worth Seeing In Japan

Spring is the time of the year when flowers shine the most. As the trees dormant during the winter wake up, new leaves sprout and the warm days begin to return. While you might dream of coming to view the famous Sakura (cherry blossoms) you might have seen in anime and media, there are a variety of other hanamis (flower viewings) to enjoy across Japan while you visit Japan.

4 Tips for Acing the JET Programme Interview
Working in Japan

4 Tips for Acing the JET Programme Interview

In this article I’ll tell you the 4 tips I used to pass the Jet Programme interview not once but twice!