This is it. You’ve made your mind and decided to take the plunge to move to Japan and learn Japanese. That’s fantastic! There’s no doubt that the best way to learn a language, especially a high-context language such as Japanese, is to fully immerse...
As one of the leading travel destinations for over a decade, Japan is known worldwide for their unrivalled technology, exquisite traditional cuisine such as sushi and tempura, and of course the iconic views of Mt.Fuji. But there’s a part of the Jap...
Japan is an eclectic mix of traditional and modern landmarks, anime-fueled pop culture and exquisite cuisine, it’s no wonder it has become known as a leading travel destination, attracting over 30 million people this year alone. There’s something ...
It goes without saying that applying for a job means having to write out a resume tailored specifically for the position. Japan as a country and society has many unique aspects and writing a Japanese resume is one of them. Though there are two majo...
A new trend in housing has been on the rise for the past year and it’s attracting more and more people, including travelers, expats and even Japanese locals. Share houses. While share houses are not a new concept, they are rapidly becoming the most...
Convenience stores - also known as konbini in Japanese - can be found all over Japan. There’s more than 50,000 of them across the country! You can’t walk for longer than a minute in Tokyo without passing at least one. Planning on travelling to Ja...