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A Guide To Summer Barbecues In Kansai
From cozy to all-inclusive, here are the three types of barbecues you’ll have in Japan. Plus four spots in Kansai to partake in them.
By Liam Carrigan on June 27, 2017
This Week in Japan, June 26-July 2
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 June 26, 2017
The Only Gaijin in the Village: War and Peace
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 June 23, 2017
Summer Music Festival Frenzy 2017
Japan’s summer music festival season is back, bringing headliners like LCD Soundsystem and the Foo Fighters to mountains and stadiums across the nation.
By Dan Grunebaum on June 22, 2017
Introducing You: 6 Tips to Make Your First ALT Lesson Pop
Get your classes interested in their new English teacher on the first day to overcome nervousness and create a fresh spark for the term.
By GaijinPot Commercial Partners on June 21, 2017
The Inside Track on Autumn ALT Job Recruitment
There are key differences to hiring ALTs for September compared to the hiring process for the beginning of the Japanese school year in April.
By Liam Carrigan on June 20, 2017
This Week in Japan, June 19-25
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 June 19, 2017
The Top 5 Konbini Countdown: Part 2
Where do you stand in the FamilyMart vs. 7-Eleven debate? There’s a new #1 in our top 5 konbini for 2017
By Victoria Vlisides on June 16, 2017
Inside Job: Talking about The Intricacies of Investing in Japanese
Talking about investing in Japanese can be intimidating however with salaries constantly fluctuating, long-term stayers will want to familiarize themselves with some of the words and concepts.
By Matthew Coslett on June 15, 2017
Birds of Paradise: What Happened When Abe Met Duterte
As Abe pivots from trade agreement issues with the West, he looks to shore up support a little closer to home with an unexpected ally.
By Alex Sturmey on June 14, 2017
Study While you Travel in Japan this Summer
Spend your summer vacation in Japan studying? It’s more exciting than you think. These schools are still accepting students for the coming summer now — check it out!
By GaijinPot Blog on June 14, 2017
Breaking the Mold: Can You Teach English in Japan as a Non-Native Speaker?
I’m not a native speaker, but can I still teach English in Japan?