Contributor

Mark Guthrie

Having settled in Japan after stints living in the US, Australia and Sweden, Mark whiles away his precious time on this Earth by writing about music, popular culture and pretty much anything else that is unlikely to win him the Pulitzer he so desperately craves. You can find Mark's debut novel If You're in Bangkok Bring an Apple on Amazon stores.

Articles

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5 Reasons Why Teaching in Japan is Amazing

There is nothing to compete with that moment when the look on a student’s face goes from complete confusion to being filled with the spark of understanding.

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Dealing With Difficult Coworkers

What do you do if your Japanese colleagues don't fancy your gaijinity?

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The Pains Of Being Far Apart

Long distance love on valentine's day is the worst!

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Nagano Winery Tour

Today there are many wineries in Japan, mostly focused around the Japanese Alps regions.

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Those Who Teach, Behave – Setting An Example For Your Students

Teachers are someone to look up to, someone to emulate, role models for the children in their charge, and are thus expected to behave as such both in and outside of school.

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Nagano Ebisuko Fireworks Display

This fireworks display dates back to the feudal times, and people in Nagano boast the skills required to make huge fireworks balls for a gorgeous fireworks display.

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Taishu Engeki – Kabuki’s bawdier cousin visits Meiji Mura

Taishu Engeki is kabuki for the masses.

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8 Tips for Teaching Conversation Classes

Follow these 8 tips to jump start your conversation class.

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A Lucky Break And Lots Of Hard Work

From factory worker to fashion model. A journey of lucky breaks and hard work.

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Hustling At A Japanese Hostess Club

Being a hostess had nothing to do with sex but a lot to do with psychology.

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Using Your Noodle: Yokohama Cup Noodle Museum

Of course Japan would have a cup noodles museum.

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