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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!Quick question, how well do you know Tokyo? Do you know every corner of the most famous areas like Shibuya or Shinjuku? Well, if so we will put your knowledge to the test by showing you our favorite spots and the...

Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!In Japan, the little details can make or break a job interview. There is so much work and preparation that has to go into it. You have to think about your rirekisho (resume), whether you'll be asked standard ques...

Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!Quick question, have you ever thought about going to Costco? What about rural Okinawa? Or maybe you prefer Hokkaido? Nobody can deny that public transportation in Japan is amazing but sometimes it you need to tak...

Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!Quick question, when was the last time you went for a check-up? It takes less than five minutes to book an appointment with a health care professional of your choosing. Do not worry about your Japanese skill leve...

Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!Are you looking for ways to earn some money while building your CV? Do you want to improve your Japanese while talking to natives? If so, what you need is a side hustle and we can help you to find the right gig t...