Akemashite omedetou from the Japan Switch Team!

ことしもよろしくおねがいします！

Kotoshi mo yoroshiku onegaishimasu!

This one is a little trickier to translate, but the gist of it is 'let's have another great year together!'

If you're learning Japanese, you might be familiar with yoroshiku being used as 'I'm counting on you,' so a more direct translation would be 'I will count on you again this year.' As you can see, the direct approach results in a phrase that is not commonly expressed in English.

Let's dive into a few articles that might get you thinking about big Japan plans for 2025!

Ultimate Guide to Homestays in Japan

When you think about traveling, one of your first thoughts is likely 'where will I stay?' And in Japan you certainly have affordable options! Hostels, capsule hotels, fancy hotels, and ryokan (traditional inns).

But, we'd like to throw homestays up for consideration! If you're learning Japanese, wouldn't it be great to have someone to practice with who speaks English (or even your native tongue)? It also really helps having someone who can offer advice about getting around a huge city like Tokyo, or the best places to go for a night out, and so on. Read on to find out what to know before you book a homestay and some of our favorite providers!

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How to Get a Job in Japan from Overseas

Or maybe you're looking to spend a little more time here and really get to know the ins and outs!

From visas to getting a job from your laptop on the couch to scoring a tourist visa and looking for a job while you're here, Kasia Lynch from the very successful Ikigai Connections is here to help. Kasia helps students, college graduates, JET alumni, and mid-career professionals with Japanese language and cultural skills find Japanese jobs - something she has a lot of experience with so we don't recommend missing out on this!

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Side note: If you're serious about visiting or living in Japan, check out Japan Switch's affordable online and offline Japanese lessons and make sure you're ready to make the most of your time here!

For more information or other updates and tips on life in Japan, be sure to check out our website here.

Your Friends,

The Japan Switch Team