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A Ship with Summer Inside: Experiencing the Tokyo Bay Night Cruise
Join this joyous matsuri on the sea.
By Jes Kalled on July 14, 2018
Kills, Thrills, Love and Loss: New Titles from Japan Make Great Summer Reads
Intriguing titles and exclusive adventures all from Japan and all in your hands with this year’s GaijinPot summer reading list.
By Ian Yates on July 13, 2018
World Cup Words: Talking about Football in Japanese
Following Samurai Blue’s inspiring run in the World Cup and finals about to start, there has never been a better time to master some of the unique Japanese words associated with the tournament as it nears it’s exciting finish!
By Matthew Coslett on July 12, 2018
9 Onsen in Tohoku Where Men and Women Can Bathe Together
Take a trip to the Tohoku region, down a road less traveled, where the most beautiful mixed baths wait to be discovered.
By Natsuko Mazany on July 11, 2018
Using Down Time as a Language Teacher in Japan for Self-Improvement
What’s the point in having all that free time as an ALT if you can’t make good use of it?
By Liam Carrigan on July 10, 2018
The Japanese Summer as an ALT Without Air Conditioning at School
What it’s like working in this ungodly hot schools — explained in 10 gifs.
By Victoria Vlisides on July 9, 2018
Summer Workshops Offer Easy Japanese Learning Through Video Games, Anime and J-Pop
The Japanese Language and Media Institute is running a series of unique workshops for beginner learners to interact with Japanese pop culture and learn simple Japanese at the same time.
By GaijinPot Partners on July 9, 2018
Sake Cheat Sheet: Get Your Drink on with This Handy Guide to Nihonshu
An introductory guide to Japan’s national tipple.
By Ashley Owen on July 6, 2018
Slices of Japanese Life that Keep me Coming Back for More
The joy of everyday discoveries and bonding with locals over food, glorious food.
By Audrey Foo on July 5, 2018
Bringing the Concept of ‘Real Life’ English into the Classroom
As an assistant language teacher, sometimes it’s who you are here rather than where you come from that matters most to your students
By Liam Carrigan on July 4, 2018
5 YouTube Channels to Help You Learn Japanese
Not just the domain of millennials searching for music and cat videos, YouTube can also be a good teacher in Japan — even for language study.
By Elina Davydova on July 3, 2018
These 5 Companies are Here to Help You Host the Best Summer BBQ in Japan
Whether you’re planning an international Fourth of July hoedown or a new ALTs meat-and-greet, these five businesses are here to make sure your barbecue is prime grade.