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Firing on All Cylinders: A Mix of Jobs in Japan this March

The march through March is on, and we’ve got jobs in purchasing, hospitality, education and even mountaineering in Tokyo, Nagoya and Shizuoka.

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All Ages: The Hardcore Scene in Japan

Sand, Numb, Saigan Terror and Soul Vice speak on the scene in Japan and the openness of the community.

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5 Games on Steam to Learn Japanese

Hate textbooks but love videogames? Here are five games you can download on Steam to learn Japanese while you play.

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Everything You Need to Know About Being Paid to Leave Tokyo

Families are being paid to leave Tokyo for the Japanese countryside, but there may be several catches.

By 4 min read

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Over the Finish Line: Marathon Running in Japan

Here is everything you need to know to get started.

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Shokuhin Sanpuru: The Japanese Art Of Fake Food Samples

As good as they look, you can't actually eat these mouth-watering Japanese dishes.

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5 Springtime Seafoods to Try in Japan

These fresh in-season fish dishes will tickle your tastebuds and possibly bring you closer to understanding Japanese culture too.

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5 Games on Steam to Learn Japanese

Hate textbooks but love videogames? Here are five games you can download on Steam to learn Japanese while you play.

By 6 min read

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2023 Top Jobs in Japan Week 10

Learn all about open positions in customer service, teaching and translation in this week's Top Jobs in Japan.

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Kanji Cheat Sheet: Buying Hay Fever Medication in Japan

Achoo! Hay fever season is back with a vengeance. Get rid of your sniffles with this seasonal vocabulary.

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5 Ramen Restaurants to Try in Fukuoka

Fukuoka is filled with tons of ramen restaurants, some spanning generations. With endless options available, what should you slurp while in town?

By 3 min read

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Everything You Need to Know About Being Paid to Leave Tokyo

Families are being paid to leave Tokyo for the Japanese countryside, but there may be several catches.

By 4 min read

This Is What It's Like to Tour Inside the Fukushima Exclusion Zone

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2023 Top Jobs in Japan Week 9

Hospitality, operations and tourism-related positions in this week's Top Jobs in Japan!

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Who’s Scared Of Yokai: 5 Weird Creatures From Japanese Folklore

We all love Japan's ghosts and monsters, but which are the weirder spirits in Japanese folklore, and which should you be worried about?

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5 Popular Hobbies to Try in Japan

Looking to switch up your routine? These unique hobbies in Japan are friendly for beginners to advanced

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2023 Top Jobs in Japan Week 8

Positions at a neo-Japanese pub, a Spanish bistro, a stock manager and sales representatives in this week's Top Jobs in Japan.

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