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How To Level Up Your Job And Life In Japan

Apr 3, 2018 | Job Hunting, Teaching, Work

If, like in the movie Fight Club, Tyler Durden pulled you out of your low-paying job, put a gun to your head and told you that he would kill you if you didn’t improve your life, what would you do? Where would you start?

11 Steps to Learning Japanese and Becoming Fluent in Japan

Mar 8, 2018 | Japanese Language, Living Guide

Mastering Japanese isn’t the goal, understanding what other people want to say and being able to express yourself via the mode of Japanese is!

Podcast #5: Advice for Entrepreneurs in Japan for 2018

Feb 13, 2018 | Entrepreneurship, Podcast, Season 1, Work

Martin and Charlie talk about entrepreneurship, how you can provide enough value to make more money and become financially independent, and finding bigger and better opportunities in Japan.

How to Do Your Taxes in Japan and Save Money

Feb 7, 2018 | Entrepreneurship, Freelancing, Living Guide

Looking at your taxes in Japan can be a daunting and confusing experience. Let us show you how to do it and save money doing your taxes in Japan!

Is The Word Gaijin Actually Racist?

Jan 11, 2018 | Living Guide, Living in Japan

For some foreigners living in Japan for the long-term, this word carries strong negative connotations with it, and many consider it an offensive racial slur.

How to Buy Bitcoin in Japan

Dec 13, 2017 | Living Guide, Living in Japan

You’ve heard of bitcoin but you have no idea if or how to get some in Japan. Is it a speculative bubble, or is there more to it than that?

River Rafting in Japan

Nov 8, 2017 | Living in Japan, Play

No doubt, visiting centuries-old temples and savoring delicately-prepared dishes are two must-do’s when one visits Japan. But have you ever wondered what you can do to find heart-pumping excitement in Japan?

Which TEFL Should I Get To Work In Japan?

Nov 2, 2017 | Qualifications, Teaching, Work

Have you ever thought about getting a TEFL course? Maybe you were told you needed one to get a teaching job abroad? It will certainly help both native and non-native English speakers to procure better paying jobs in Japan and around the world.