Make Your Japan Trip and Expat Life Easier With the Oyraa Interpreter App (Available in Over 153 Languages!)
Thanks to technology, traveling and living in Japan is easier than ever before. Translation and interpreter apps let…
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5 English-Language Mental Health Resources In Japan
Adjusting to life in Japan can be tough, as it often requires having to navigate norms and customs…
A Beginner’s Guide to Sending Packages To, From, and Within Japan
There'll probably come a time when you need to send something to, from, or within Japan, so let's take a look at how to send all kinds of packages!
“Kowai,” “Kawaii,” and other Japanese Words That People Frequently Confuse
Japanese is a difficult language! Even putting kanji aside, there are many words that sound very similar but have very different meanings (kawaii vs. kowai, for example). This article will introduce 10 common mix-ups that often confuse Japanese-learners as well as tips for avoiding the mistake.
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In order to work in Japan, foreigners need the right kind of residence status. There are various kinds…
Master the Dos and Don’ts of the Japanese Business Email with This Guide!
Whether you’re already working in Japan or about to enter the Japanese corporate world, you should definitely read…
What Can I Expect to Make in Japan? Average Salaries in 2020
Thinking about working in Japan? Curious how much you’ll make? Using data from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s 2020 survey of salaries in Japan, this article will give you an idea of how much money you can expect to make as a foreigner working in Japan.
How to Adopt a Pet in Japan
If you are residing in Japan, you might be looking to add a pet to your family. Pet…
How to Drink Sake: A Guide to Choosing, Buying, and Drinking Sake in Japan
Learning to appreciate sake will deepen your connection to Japan and its rich culinary culture. This beginner-friendly guide to Japanese sake—known as "nihonshu" in Japanese—will go over the basic varieties of sake and their characteristics, teach you how to decipher a label when buying sake in Japan, and give you some tips for how to best enjoy sake.