How to land a job in Japan from your home country

Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!What kind of jobs can you get from overseas? What's the process like? Will the company help you sort out a visa or are is that your responsibility? Many of us love the idea and starting fresh or getting some life...

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Apr 05, 2023
tips for moving to Japan on a budget

Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!So you finally moved to Japan or are very close to making the big move. You have your visa ready, you have booked your ticket, and you know what a residence card is. What else is missing? You will need to find a...

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Mar 10, 2023
ready for valentine's day and the love hotel rush?

Konnichiwa from Japan Switch!It's the time of year when Valentine's Day campaigns are just about everywhere in Japan! It's getting a little warmer out there too so it's a perfect time to plan a date that's a little less pajamas and streaming and a li...

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Feb 08, 2023
your ticket to self-care, the Japanese way

Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!Some of us are diving headfirst into our best lives (or what we think are our best lives). Others among us are still recovering from the anxiety, exhaustion, and isolation of times not so long past. You might not...

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Jan 26, 2023
Kickstart your career in Japan in 2023!

Konnichiwa from Japan Switch!Want to try your hand at living and working in Japan but not sure where to start? There are so many questions - whether you're lining up a working holiday, internship, or something a little more long term. What kind of wo...

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Jan 10, 2023
Moving to Japan in 2023? Here's what you need to know

Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!How would you describe moving to Japan? Scary? Exciting? Complicated? Well, it is all of that because no matter where you go settling down requires preparation and paperwork. In the case of Japan, A LOT of paperw...

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Dec 29, 2022
[Test] your Japanese food knowledge

Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!Quick question, how much do you know about Japanese cuisine? Do you think you are an expert? If so, test your knowledge with us and see how many of the following dishes and ingredients you know AND have tried!Top...

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Dec 05, 2022
Kanji, can't live without them or can you?

Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!We all know what the deal is with Kanji. They are great until you actually have to study them and their thousands of different readings and meanings. Luckily, even the average Japanese person struggles to remembe...

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Nov 21, 2022