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Merry Christmas + Happy New Year! We're all wrapping up work and looking forward to the holidays! We've talked a lot about sake and bars for you to celebrate these past few weeks and now we're thinking about what to do in 2022!

Ultimate Guide to Online Jobs in Japan

Have you been putting off starting that bread-getting side hustle? From language teaching to coaching to freelance writing to video editing - there's plenty of ways for you to make a little extra yen in 2022. Whether it's for your rainy day fund or to make nights out a little more fancy, there's no better time to start. Hit 'Read Now' and let's get this bread!

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Ultimate Guide to Private Onsen

I'm lousy when it comes to the cold but one thing I look forward to every winter is booking a ryokan (Japanese inn) and, especially, a private onsen (hot spring). I usually leave the destination to my Japanese partner but, thanks to some thorough team research, there are definitely a few spots from this list I'm pitching next year. If you've never been (and you're not sure what to expect), hit 'Read Now' to get the lowdown on maxin' and relaxin' in style this winter!

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Ultimate Guide to Japanese Archery

Do you know the difference between Japanese archery and Western archery? Robin Hood and Hawkeye could even learn a thing from the Japanese art of kyudo. If 2022 is the year you decide to try something new, consider kyudo as a great way to level up your Japanese and your understanding of Japanese culture as well as a sneaky bit of inner peace to calm everything 2021 laid us out with. Hit 'Read Now' to learn more!

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