When traveling abroad, we prepare our little lists of words we’ll need to know – “please,” “thank you,” “where is…,” etc. It’s great to learn a bit of any local…
Life
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…
Japan is a fascinating country with a fascinating culture and many unique customs. If you’re living in Japan, one of the most important things you’ll need to learn is how…
Work
Job hunting can be frustrating in your home country or abroad; Japan has its own set of unique rules, and to succeed, you need to be aware of these cultural…
Internships are a great way to gain hands-on experience, improve multicultural communication skills and get a sneak peek into the inner workings of a Japanese company. An internship also provides…
Applying for a job means writing a resume tailored specifically for the position. Japan as a country and society has many unique aspects, and writing a Japanese resume is one…
Learn
This is it. You’ve made up your mind and decided to take the plunge to move to Japan and learn Japanese at a language school. That’s fantastic! Undoubtedly, the best…
If you want to learn Japanese kanji, you may find yourself turning to several books, one of the most popular ones is Remembering The Kanji by Dr. James W. Heisig. This…
Have you ever wanted to write your name in Japanese? It’s one of the first things you want to learn when you start studying Japanese, and it can be an…
Culture
In Japan, Valentine’s Day celebrations are a bit different. Men and women get their own special day on which to spoil the special people in their lives. So, in addition…
Cherry blossoms aren’t the only sights to behold when traveling in Japan. At about the same time, the cherry blossoms bloom, ume blossoms also flourish. With the ume blossoms come…
Even if you’re not familiar with the details of Kabuki Japan performances, you most likely know it for its lavish costumes, heavy make-up, and captivating, overt style. The plays are…
