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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On most Halloweens, you can find an electric atmosphere in Shibuya, as thousands of people in creative costumes…
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For many, teaching English is the most viable option to be able to make their way across the…
I Live in the Japanese Countryside: This Is What It’s Like
Curious about life in the Japanese countryside? Take a look at the average day in rural Japan, and see how it stacks up versus city-life. This article will give you a peek into the life of an American English teacher living in a rural Japanese town.
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The Japan Rail Pass is probably one of the most well-known travel hacks when it comes to travelling…
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Social programs in Japan are funded through such things as taxes (income, resident, etc.), health insurance premiums, and…
Tips for Nailing a Job Interview at a Japanese Company
In Japan, the most important part of job-hunting is arguably the interview (mensetsu). In this article, we’ll discuss…
A Friendly English Guide to Japan Post Redelivery (With Photo Walkthrough!)
Missed your package delivery and now you’re stuck with an undeliverable item slip thick in illegible kanji? Look…