Ryutaro Nonomura: The Japanese Crying Politician
What caused Japanese politician Ryutaro Nonomura to suddenly lose it at his press conference on misappropriation of funds?
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Team Up With HandsOn Tokyo
Volunteering with HandsOn Tokyo is a fun, easy, and a great way to give back to Tokyo in a direct and meaningful way.
What’s That Neighborhood Music? The 5pm Chime
Ever wonder what that 5:00pm song is that is played in many Japanese cities?
Why Can’t Japanese People Speak English?
Despite many years of study, many Japanese students struggle with basic communication in English.
Design Festa Gakuten Student Art Exhibition
The Design Festa Gakuten Student Art Festival is open to any student currently enrolled in an educational institution, whether in Japan or abroad.
Chill Out at the Sapporo Snow Festival
Featuring over two hundred ice sculptures, great food and a ton of activities for the family the Sapporo Snow Festival is a fantastic way to enjoy a day in the winter.
Starting An English Language School In Japan
Dean Rogers, CEO of Dean Morgan Academy talks about the challenges and rewards of starting an English language school in Japan.
Skiing & Snowboarding in Niseko
Japan is a country known for its rich culture and historic travel locations, but it is also rapidly growing as a top ski and snowboard destination.
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum
The GaijinPot TV crew head down to Yokohama to check out the Ramen Museum and to get our fill of this ubiquitous noodle dish.
Inside Sakura House
Finding an apartment in Tokyo can be a challenge for anyone new to Japan. We take a look at one of the best known foreigner friendly property management companies in Japan.
7 Bank International Money Transfer
If you work in Japan trying to send money back to your home country can be a challenging experience. We take a look at the 7 Bank International Money Transfer service.
Works Japan Job Guidance Seminar
For students looking to enter the Japanese job market the rules and requirements to landing a job interview can be overwhelming.
