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The time when a hobby was just a way to relieve stress is now a thing of the past. Hobbies are now treated as an opportunity to earn some extra cash. After all, most hobbies at least require a little investment moneywise, and so the rationale nowadays is that if you can earn money while…
The Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics is expected to attract many overseas visitors to the country. This means that there is a growing need for transportation such as taxis. In line with this, Hinomaru Kotsu Co. Ltd. has started an exciting initiative to hire foreign drivers to work in their taxi industry. It will also support…
Living in Japan is an exciting experience. You can learn a new language, experience a unique culture, and open doors to brand new experiences. Whether you’re a student, a language teacher, or a company employee, it’s always good news when you can find a way to earn a little extra money. Here are three ways…
It is quite strange, yet true, that many Japanese women are more likely to have university degrees than Japanese men. However, one of the biggest reasons why women quit their jobs after childbirth is the unfeasible working hours for child care. Since the workplace in Japan is very busy, working as a mother might mean…
Job interviews are a complicated matter on their own; add to that experience certain Japanese business etiquettes and you may have a disaster waiting to happen but only if you are not prepared. In this particular instance, understanding the criteria that the interviewers focus on, regardless of the questions, is key in order to convey…
No babysitting culture? Anyone who has been living in Japan for a while, or anyone who knows a bit more than usual about Japanese culture may have noticed that in Japan there is no babysitting culture. The reason Unlike other countries like Spain, England, Germany or US, the reason is quite simple. Until recently Japanese…
