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What is Furusato Nozei（ふるさと納税）?
Would you like to get free* stuff that is cool or delicious or both? No, I am no…
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Popular Apps of 2021 in Japan
Japan can sometimes be so very different from the western world. But what about …
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Japanese Gestures
Body language and facial expressions are a big part of communication, especially…
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COVID-19 Vaccines in Japan
It finally looks like the pandemic might be on its way out. With more and more v…
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Japanese Sight Test
You may have heard that it is difficult to get a job in Japan with a tattoo.It…
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Is a quick job change still a stigma in Japan?
You got hired or found a job at a Japanese company, but now you think about quit…
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Japan’s National Holidays
Japan has a surprising number of bank holidays (or national holidays). Depending…
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Japanese hiring seasons
Most Japanese companies bulk hire twice a year- in spring and autumn. In spring,…
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Japanese new years cards 年賀状 (ねんがじょうnengajō)
As most of the 'western' countries send Christmas cards, the Japanese send New Y…
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House hunting in Japan
The first home for many foreigners working in Japan is some form of short-term r…
