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Dec 17, 2019
5 min

Gaijins of Japan: Director of Tell JP Talks About Mental Health in Japan

Vickie Skorji is an Australian woman leading the march on Mental Health awareness in Japan through her leadership of TELL.

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Dec 13, 2019
3 min

#KuToo, The Glasses Ban, and Japan's Corporate Women Warriors

Japan's government fails to respond to complaints about disparities in company dress code between men and women in Japan.

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Dec 4, 2019
4 min

How to Get a Japanese Driver's License: All-Inclusive Guide

Learn how, where, and when to get a Japanese license, and how to save money doing it!

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Dec 4, 2019
2 min

Ritsumeikan APU creating social impacts in Oita for 3 years in a row by hosting Hult Prize On Campus

Ritsumeikan APU is hosting Hult Prize On Campus, and in doing so, creating impact on a generation of students who want to change the world.

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Nov 28, 2019
2 min

How to Apply for Top 5 International Banks in Japan: Salary, Employment Opportunities, and More!

Quick comparison charts of the top 5 international financial corporations in Japan including starting salary, locations, and more.

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Nov 8, 2019
4 min

Check Mate: Japan Forced to Adapt to New Job-Hunting Standards

Things are changing. As of next year, we can expect Japan's current job-hunting system to be almost extinct. We interviewed students to see

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Oct 29, 2019
5 min

Don't let that 5500 Yen Go To Waste! JLPT Certificate: How Valuable Is It For Jobs and Tips To Study

Learn how the JLPT exams are valuable for Jobs in Japan from usage of N5 to N1 and also how to study for it

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Oct 24, 2019
4 min

CONNEXT ASEAN: THE STUDENT ORGANIZATION THAT CONNECTS ASEAN AND JAPAN

CONNEXT - ASEAN is an international student based organization that educates cultural awareness of ASEAN countries to Japan

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Oct 18, 2019
4 min

Top 5 Japanese Language Schools in Tokyo To Help You Get A Job In Japan

Learn Japanese and get career help at one of these five Japanese Language Schools!

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Oct 14, 2019
6 min

Gaijins of Japan: International Students Making Progress for Mental Health Awareness

Khaled Stanbouli is challenging the Japanese mental healthcare system, speaking out using the voices of 420 Japanese university students.

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Oct 14, 2019
4 min

2019 Rugby World Cup Japan: Experiencing Japan Through Sports

Thanks to rugby, many foreigners are making better connections with Japanese people through a common passion for sports. Read more here!

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Oct 8, 2019
7 min

A Girl's Guide: Staying out of Trouble in Tokyo

Welcome to the big apple of Japan, the sixth largest city on the planet, home to 13.6 million people. Learn how to stay safe and have fun!

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Oct 1, 2019
4 min

Job Hunting In Japan 101: How To Write a Business Email in Japanese

So you got a reply. Make a good impression by responding to a business email in a professional and culturally accustomed manner!

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Sep 27, 2019
5 min

"Worth it" Baito: The best part time jobs for your future and resume-building

Get work experience, improve your language skills, and learn the ropes of Japanese business all while making some extra cash!

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Sep 26, 2019
5 min

Top 5 Halal Food Online Stores in Japan

Halal-certified foods are difficult to find if you're outside of Tokyo, but you don't need a store to buy it!

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Sep 20, 2019
4 min

Apartment in Japan: Jiko Bukken, Japan's Haunted "Accident Homes"

Japan's history of superstition and belief in the supernatural now coincide with a rising death rate, making way for a new housing market.

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Sep 14, 2019
5 min

Popular part-time jobs in Japan for foreigners: Japanese level required in each job

By: Santiago Brignole Araujo Published date: September 14th, 2019 "Arubaito"(バイト）, part-time job, not only helps to improve the level of ...

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Sep 12, 2019
4 min

Why You Need a Japanese SIM Card for Job Hunting in Japan

By: Quilleran Cronwall Published date: September 12th, 2019 Looking for a job in Japan is a challenging process that is made substantiall...

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Sep 10, 2019
6 min

5 Company Scholarships in Japan to Help Your Studies: How to Apply for Them

Worrying about high costs of living and studying in Japan? Here are some important information about scholarship deadlines coming up soon!

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Sep 9, 2019
1 min

BREAKING NEWS: Typhoon Faxai Immobilizes Tokyo Commute

Storm warnings has been issued as this category 2 storm passes through Honshu, hitting Tokyo with wind speed reaching 35 km / Hour.

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