Why is June ‘The Month of No Water’?
The literal mysteries of tsuyu, the Japanese term for the rainy season.
By Aonghas Crowe 5 min read
2021 Top Jobs in Japan Week 22
If you're interested in jobs that involve computer and tech support, early childhood education, socio-economic development or video game translation (from Japanese to various other languages)—then check out this week's top jobs in Japan!
Tweet of the Week #133: Japanese Nurseries Encourage Positivity
How do nursery schools in Japan speak to children?
Japanese Recipe Adventures: Umeshu
Good things take time, just like plum wine.
2021 Top Jobs in Japan Week 21
If you're interested in jobs that involve computer and tech support, early childhood education, horticulture, socio-economic development or video game translation (from Japanese to various other languages)—then check out this week's top jobs in Japan!
Tweet of the Week #132: Rats Biting Cats and Other Japanese Proverbs
What are some of the most well-known Japanese proverbs?
How to Self Sponsor Your Work Visa
Want to be a freelancer in Japan or work in the gig economy? Here's how to navigate the process from one part-timer's perspective.
Potsu Potsu: Japanese Words for Rain
What are rain-related sounds and phrases in Japanese?
2021 Top Jobs in Japan Week 20
This week our top jobs in Japan include a variety of new and interesting positions including web developers, a head gardener for an historic worldwide land management commission; Chinese, English and Korean writers, translators and content professionals; post-edit manga translation checkers (J->E); senior PC tech recruiters and specialist support as well as modern hotel/residence front desk staff.
Tweet of the Week #131: Noto’s Giant Squid Statue Is Not Alone
Noto's giant squid statue is not the only tourist trap in Japan.
Food Allergies and Dietary Restrictions in Japan
A quick guide to help vegans, vegetarians, halal followers and those with dietary restrictions in Japan.
2021 Top Jobs in Japan Week 19
Sales and service support jobs abound—along with environmental health and safety, graphic design/UX and English proficiency test editor positions—in this week's top jobs in Japan.
