How I Got My Job in Japan (not JET)

This is how I got my first job in Japan as an English teacher at an eikaiwa (英会話）called Merry England in Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture, Japan. I think I'm really lucky to have stumbled upon such a great position and I'm really looking forward to it. Because I graduated late I was unable to apply for the JET program, but it turned out to be the best thing that happened to me...

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Japan: Cost of Living & Paying Bills

Japan: Cost of Living & Paying Bills (A bonus J4M with Guest Sensei: MostAwesomestJes) ...

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Japanese won't say "NO"！？

I would like to tell you Japanese very unique insight through words.After this video, you may understand little more about us.Hope you will make good relation with us.Question and Advice are welcomed...

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What NOT to do in Japan

Japan is an awesome place to visit, and no one should let "rules" get in the way of that! But Japanese culture can be very different to what we're used to at times, and some things we do that may be acceptable for us can be surprising and rude in Japan. My husband, Jun, and I put together a list of the most common things we see that can cause trouble (I speak from the perspective of having done all of these!) Mainly, this is if you plan on establishing yourself in a Japanese community through work/family--if you're visiting as a tourist then you don't really have to worry so much about it. :)As a foreigner you won't be held to the...

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Japan by Bicycle (Complete Documentary)

Join three adventurers as they cycle across the entire length of Japan one month after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Subtitles in Japanese and English (日本語字幕付き).Thanks to you all who donated! The trip exceeded its $10,000 goal and raised over $13,000 of relief aid for quake victims!EXTRAS at http://www.JapanByBicycle.com:- Free 300 page eBook- Documentary soundtrack (which you can also use in your own YT videos!)- "How to Get Yourself to Japan" eBook- Detailed Route Map- Download the film for offline viewingQuestions about Japan by Bicycle or living in Japan? E-mail me here:andrew (at) unframedworld (dot) comTRIP STATS:Distance: 3500kmDays:...

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