Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!Summer is almost here! In other words, I've got a couple months ahead of cicadas screaming outside my window all day. But there is a lot to love about Japan's summer. And there is a lot to do.So, I'll save the le...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!Some people love Japan on the basis of having read a Murakami or some One Piece, downed a few matcha lattes, and eaten at Benihana's - and there's no shame in that!We are totally against gatekeeping Japanese cult...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!You've been looking forward to planning a trip to Japan, and now the big question: Where should you stay? Luxurious hotels and infinity poolside selfies have flooded our social media for years now, and they're gr...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!This is actually a pretty big thing in Japan that you never hear about outside of the country itself! Golden Week is basically Japan’s version of a spring holiday rush - kind of like if Thanksgiving, Christmas, a...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!All this Pocky and all those flavored Kit Kats... Is that really all there is to Japanese sweets? Nope. Unlike the West where we have a large, but typically stable, selection of sweets and snacks to choose from -...
Today we spoke with Rie, who works with foreigners looking to work in Japan, helping to familiarize them with the culture and way of working in Japan. Brought to you by Risu Press and Japan Switch.
Today we spoke with Max Wilson of Wilson Consulting in Tokyo. He is a sole proprietor in Japan, and assists companies with recruitment support in addition to running language learning coaching for foreigners and managing translation projects. Brought...
If you've ever wanted to learn Japanese, but you haven't come across the right tool, you should listen to today's chat with Sean Anderson of crystalhuntersmanga.com. We talk about the ins and outs of his language learning products, as well as how you...
Today we had the pleasure of chatting with Corey Niedzwiecki of jumpstartabroad.co.jp, and he walked us through the peculiarities of renting an apartment in Japan – especially as a foreigner. Learn about some of the pitfalls to watch out for, a trick...
If you've ever earned a single yen (or you plan to one day), you need to start understanding the ins-and-outs of how personal finance works in Japan. Luckily, we've become acquainted with Ben Tanaka of Retire Japan, and he walks us through some of th...
Want to learn "street" Japanese? Interested in living like a local in Tokyo? Today the 2 owners of Risu Press got together to do an episode, covering tax mishaps, slightly "rougher" Japanese, and how not to ruin your life living long term in Japan. B...
Today was a chat between the hosts of Japanese With Friends, exploring the ins and outs of English teaching jobs in Japan, including how much you can earn, what jobs are the least stressful, and the key differences between the major types of English...
This episode was hosted by Tyson; we spoke with a Japanese visa lawyer (gyouseishoshi), Tsuyoshi, about visa applications, the best time to visit Immigration in Japan, and self sponsorship for visas. He breaks down some common myths about applying fo...
Today we spoke with Daniel Wiltshire about his amazing ability to connect with people (not just in Japan, but in general, too!) and how to grow your social circle in Japan. We dive into what it's like to accomplish this with relatively decent, but no...
Today we spoke with Kasia from Ikigai Connections about her program for job seekers in America looking specifically for Japanese jobs. We discuss important elements of looking for a Japanese job, from interviews to the JLPT level (often) required, an...
