Louise George Kittaka
Originally from New Zealand, Louise George Kittaka is a bilingual writer, content developer and university lecturer based in Tokyo. When she can carve out some free time, she loves traveling, going out to dessert buffets and collecting anything to do with the "Alien" movie series.
Articles
5 Nature-Themed Activities to Try on Japan’s Amami Oshima Island
Amami Oshima has yet to experience a substantial tourist boom so you can explore at a leisurely pace.
‘Go Driversity’: Shifting Gears at Hinomaru Taxi
Ever considered a career as a taxi driver? Hinomaru Taxi in Tokyo is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work culture, and their international drivers are reaping the benefits.
SNG: Helping Students Piece Together the Japanese Language Puzzle
GaijinPot Study went behind the scenes at SNG Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute to find out why it might be the right school for you.
Where Super-Thin is Still In: Attitudes to Body Image in Japan
What do Japanese women and men consider the ideal body? And how do they go about getting it?
Rikuzentakata: Five Years On
Rikuzentakata is very much still in the process of rebuilding. We are starting from a negative place—not even from zero.
11 Things You Need To Know About The New My Number System
The new Japanese “My Number” system (also known as the “Social Security and Tax Number System”) is up and running, here's what you need to know.
Working Towards a Barrier-Free Japan
The key word here is ‘universal design’—designs that can be utilized by anyone, regardless of age or physical condition.
Tips for Getting Along With a Japanese Mother-in-law
Building close relationships with Japanese people requires understanding the importance of nonverbal communication.
What’s With Women-Only Carriages?
First introduced in 1912, the woman only trains have caught on in many other parts of the world.
Deadline for Swapping to the New Residence Card Looms
Better get down to immigration as the deadline for replacing your old Alien Registration Cards with the new Residence Card is coming soon.
