Tweet of the Week #136: From Chips to Tuna, ‘Shrinkflation’ Hits Japan
Is food getting smaller in Japan?
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Gaijinpot Direct Summer 2021
Tune in to GaijinPot Direct on June 15 to kickstart your career and chat online with the GaijinPot Jobs team.
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5 Days Exploring Akita, Aomori and Iwate Prefectures with the JR East Pass
Foreign residents of Japan can now travel through Tohoku and beyond at a discounted price previously only available to inbound tourists.
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Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions in Japan
A quick guide to help vegans, vegetarians, halal followers and those with dietary restrictions in Japan.
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This week's top jobs in Japan include processing plant account manager, machining service coordinator, international auto exporter, video game production manager and more.
Cool Part-Time Jobs in Japan for The Month of June
Whether you're looking for a side-gig or a boost to your resume, check out these six part-time jobs for the month of June.
Gaijinpot Direct Summer 2021
Tune in to GaijinPot Direct on June 15 to kickstart your career and chat online with the GaijinPot Jobs team.
Just How Many Seasons Does Japan Really Have?
One writer's experience with Japan's temperamental weather.
2021 Top Jobs in Japan Week 23
In this week's top jobs in Japan: the city of Obama is looking for tour guides/PR specialists, various content positions in the video game industry, PC computer tech opportunities and much more.
5 Days Exploring Akita, Aomori and Iwate Prefectures with the JR East Pass
Foreign residents of Japan can now travel through Tohoku and beyond at a discounted price previously only available to inbound tourists.
Saving the Bears and People of Nagano
Last year, 95% of captured bears were put down. A wildlife organization in Nagano is helping to lower that statistic and reduce encounters between wild bears and humans.
