There are more vending machines per capita in Japan than any other country in the world! There are all sorts of vending machines in Japan, and they can be found…
Life
Convenience stores – also known as konbini in Japanese – can be found all over Japan. There’s more than 50,000 konbini across the country! You can’t walk for longer than…
What comes to mind when you think of Japanese gambling? If you said pachinko, you’re right on the money! Pachinko is one of the most popular forms of gambling in…
Work
There are plenty of teaching opportunities in Japan for anyone looking to start a new career or interested in living overseas. Japan is a dream travel destination for many, but…
If there is one thing Japanese don’t joke around with, it is business manners… Being early rather than on time, following a strict work dress code, and using honorific language…
Job hunting can be a frustrating process whether it’s in your home country or abroad, Japan has its own set of unique rules and to find success you need to…
Learn
Choosing to study abroad is an exciting and life-changing decision! As well as learning a new language and culture, you’ll be meeting people from all over the world and make…
In Japan, there are many ways to say hello or goodbye. In Japanese, it is called ”aisatsu” (挨拶) or greetings in English. Some are very formal and used in business…
In any language, there are ways to show respect for others. In Japanese language, this is done by using honorifics. If you have ever watched Japanese animation movies in their…
Culture
Sapporo Premium, Asahi Super Dry, and Kirin Ichiban Shibori are three of the best Japanese beers. Read about the history of beer in Japan and a few of the other…
Japan is an incredible country with many different and interesting facets. One of the most popular things to do in Japan, especially for foreigners, is to visit one of its…
Have you ever heard of a soy sauce or sake flavored Kit Kat? Learn everything there is to know about the dozens of Kit Kat flavors that can be found…