Liam Carrigan
Scotland-born Liam has lived in Asia since 2006. He has spent more than 6 years in Japan, and currently works in Osaka as a writer and English teacher.
Articles
Beating the Graduation Blues in 2021
Kids won’t get the graduation ceremony they deserve this year. What can we, as teachers, do to help them finish school on a high?
The Coronavirus and English Teacher Recruiting in Japan for 2021: Your Questions Answered
Teachers will face a significantly different job market due to the coronavirus as recruitment season approaches in Japan. We try to answer some of your questions about the pandemic's impact on your new job hunt.
A Coronavirus Christmas: How Foreign Teachers are Coping Without Going Home for the Holidays
With international travel heavily restricted, how are some of Japan’s foreign teachers coping with the situation?
Working from Home: English Teachers and the ‘New Normal’
As more companies embrace the idea of working from home, we ask the question: Will working from home as a full-time English teacher in Japan ever be viable?
What Ghost of Tsushima Gets Right and Wrong About Japan’s Past
Does Ghost of Tsushima strike the balance between playability and authenticity? We think it does. Here's why.
Five Spots for a Warm Weather Autumn Vacation in Japan
Not ready for the summer sun to fade just yet? Head to these destinations where summer vibes last a bit longer.
Navigating Controversial Topics During English Lessons in Japan
What do you do when your students say something racist or ask you about politics?
Coping with Corona: A Mental Survival Guide
A look at the long term impacts of the coronavirus and strategies for tackling them while living in Japan.
Just How Much of the Yakuza Series is a Replica of Japan? A lot.
Discover the real-life places in Osaka and Tokyo that inspired Sega’s Yakuza video game series.
What are ALTs’ Rights During the Coronavirus School Closures in Japan?
Assistant Language Teachers are still entitled to a percentage of their pay if their schools are closed during the shutdown.
How Will Japan’s New “Equal Pay” Law Affect ALTs?
This April, many Assistant Language Teachers will have a very different contract. Here are the pros and cons.
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 or sort yourself out with a new one while you're here.
