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What positions for part-time work in Japan?
16 November 2015 / Comments: 1One advantage of studying in Japan is the relative low tuition fees, compared with the US, the UK and other popular destinations. On top of that, foreign students in Japan are allowed to work up to 28 hours per week,
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“Joucho”, the essence of Japanese sensibility
10 November 2015 / Comments: 0Japanese famous mathematician Dr. Oka Kiyoshi said “The central concept of Human is the umbilical cord of mind”. We call it “joucho” (‘情緒): “Jou” means “mind”, “cho” means “umbilical cord”. Usually “joucho” is translated as “emotion”, though it is a
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Why Kanji have many pronunciations?
4 November 2015 / Comments: 0When one decides to learn Japanese, Kanji can be really confusing. Not only because of the strokes. But also because Kanji has a lot of variations in its sound. Actually, not only sounds. One Kanji also has various meanings. In this
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Halloween in Japan
2 November 2015 / Comments: 0Halloween has become a big deal in Japan.
Shops are decorated in orange as soon as September and, come October 31, thousands of people are ready to celebrate in big cities streets. Each year, thousands of foreign tourists actually come to Japan to celebrate
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What is a Working Holiday?
29 October 2015 / Comments: 0The purpose of a Working Holiday is to foster cultural exchanges between countries. Working holiday visas are delivered to young people who want to experience life abroad without the hassle of having to find a work sponsor. Conditions vary from countries to
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About Meishi (Business Cards) in Japan
27 October 2015 / Comments: 0You undoubtedly will get your Meishi (business cards) in Japan, whether you work or not. Meishi are still important in Japan, even in the smartphone era when people exchange their contact numbers directly via their multimedia devices. Yet, it is important