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This Week in Japan July 24-30, 2017
Every Monday we serve top picks for this week’s events in Japan. To list your event, contact the editor of GaijinPot.
By Dan Grunebaum on July 24, 2017
Potsu Potsu: Rain in the Summertime
The Eskimos may have fifty words for “snow,” but did you know there are a whopping 1,190 rain-related words and phrases in the Japanese language?
By Aonghas Crowe on July 22, 2017
The Only Gaijin in the Village: The Secret Garden
In May 2016 my wife and I moved to rural Japan. I am the only foreigner in the village. This is my story.
By Iain Maloney on July 21, 2017
Quick Tips for Your First Day as an ALT in Japan, Part 2
Each public school in Japan has its own unique routines with students and expectations of teachers. If you’re new to teaching in a Japanese school, learning these idiosyncrasies on the first day can make the rest of the term a breeze.
By GaijinPot Commercial Partners on July 20, 2017
What Happened For Abe At The G20 Summit
Shinzo Abe is preparing himself for a new era in Asian politics — one in which regional, not international, alliances will be the key to success. His Group of 20 discussions with world leaders reflected much of that.
By Alex Sturmey on July 19, 2017
Smartphones in Japan: How To Buy, Unlock and Change Plans
Japanese mobile service is notoriously convoluted — here’s what to do if you plan to bring a phone over from home and sort yourself out with a new one while you’re here.
By Liam Carrigan on July 18, 2017
This Week in Japan July 17-23, 2017
Every Monday we serve top picks for this week’s events in Japan. To list your event, contact the editor of GaijinPot.
By Dan Grunebaum on July 17, 2017
Weekend Trip: Walking The Nakasendo Trail
Short, sweet and relaxing; a weekend discovering the history of the Kiso Valley and Nakasendo Way is an ideal getaway for history buffs and nature lovers alike — with lots of good, cheap snacks and fresh water sources along the way.
By Chiara Terzuolo on July 14, 2017
Laundry Day: Mastering Your Washing Machine
When you first arrive in Japan, some of the biggest challenges can be the simplest things — like doing laundry. Gaijinpot guides you all the way from starting your washing machine to its advanced features.
By Matthew Coslett on July 13, 2017
Great Japanese Writers: Yukio Mishima
A deep dive into the work of some of Japan’s greatest writers.
By Iain Maloney on July 12, 2017
Killer or Creepy? 5 Japanese Bugs To Avoid This Summer
From killers to just creepers, here are five bugs you might encounter this summer in Japan — and ways to avoid inviting them into your home.
By Liam Carrigan on July 11, 2017
This Week in Japan July 10-16, 2017
Every Monday we serve top picks for this week’s events in Japan. To list your event, contact the editor of GaijinPot.