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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!

Dr. Yellow – Japan’s Most Famous Bullet Train

Dr. Yellow has become a symbol for the Japanese railroad; a testament to diligent upkeep. But why? In this article we will elaborate on what exactly Dr. Yellow is and explain its importance in rail transport, as well as where its namesake comes from.

Living in Japan

Is Japan Safe for Women?

Japan is one of the safest countries in the world. This is a line you. You often hear when you’re planning a trip to Japan. However, at the same time there are no shortages of stories of perverts harassing women in public spaces and threatening their safety. So, is Japan a safe country for women? In this article, I discuss my experience of living and dating in Japan as a foreign woman.

How to Japan

The Definitive Guide to Moving House in Japan

Spring is fast approaching, and that means as many as six million people will be moving house in March and April. If you’re one of them, then buckle-up because you’ve got quite the list of things you need to do before you can kick back and relax in your new abode.

Living in Japan

The history of Buddhism in Japan

Have you ever visited a temple or a shrine and Japan and wondered what it was all about? Perhaps you have seen Buddhism in anime and manga. Or perhaps you have visited Japan and are curious where all of the temples came from. In this article, I will discuss the history of Buddhism in Japan and how it’s relationship to Japanese folk religion, Shintoism.

Living in Japan

These Books Helped Me Learn Conversational Japanese

My first year in Japan was full of frustration as I struggled to learn Japanese. Here are the books that finally got me to a conversational level.

Living in Japan

How to get through the Japanese winter

It’s winter and you are in Japan. As the snow begins to fall and you grasp a hot cup of tea, you may be asking yourself the question: ‘What do you do now?’ In this article I will explore being in Japan during the chilly winter months by discussing how to dress, what to eat, and various activities you can do to make your winter months in Japan worthwhile.