JR East to Use New Station Numbering System
From October 2016, a new numbering system for JR trains will be introduced making it a little easier (we hope!) to navigate the complex Tokyo rail network.
Sputniko! Bonds Myth, Science & Music
This new scientific discovery not only has its own music video, but also ties to ancient Japanese mythology.
4 Easy Phrases to Rock Your Japanese Workplace
Learning Japanese Life in Japan
Japan has a number of set phrases that are used a lot in the workplace. Make a good impression on day one by knowing exactly what to say!
Teachers: Beware the 'Kancho'!
There are no winners in the 'kancho' game. But lots of kindergartners and elementary school students love playing it. Find out how to spot it before you, too, become a victim!
How Japanese Students Clean their Classrooms
Do you know the secrets of 'zokin-gake'?
Teaching Elementary School 101
Thinking about teaching English at an elementary school in Japan? Here are the basics you need to get to know the lay of the land!
6 Ways to Be an ALT
Teaching in Japan is a big decision, and there are a lot of options available. If you decide ALT is the way you want to go, we're here to help you figure out the path that's best f...
How to Play 'Jan-Ken-Pon'
In Japan, paper-rock-scissors is known as 'jan-ken-pon.' Children here use it to decide virtually everything—and this means that if you're a schoolteacher, 'janken' is one of the v...
English Textbooks Get a Manga-Makeover
English teachers and students alike will get a hoot out of these newly designed English textbooks.
Teaching in a Japanese High School: The Basics
You’ve studied the language. You’ve researched the customs and cultural differences. You’ve fallen in love with the sites splashed across your computer screen. It’s time to take th...
All About the JET Programme
Have you ever wanted to come to Japan? Would you like to be paid to live in Japan? Check out our guide to the famous JET Programme—and welcome!
Surprising Truths of Teaching at Girls' School
I was lucky to have the unique opportunity to teach English at a private all-girls' high school, but it was definitely not what you might expect.
English Conversation School 101
Thinking of applying to teach at an 'eikaiwa'? You might want to read up on some things you can expect from English conversation schools in Japan.
12 Things to Know About Teaching Kindergarten
Teaching English in kindergarten in Japan is a whole different ball game!
An Intro to Japan's 5 Big 'Eikaiwa' Companies
These five English conversation schools have some key differences you may want to study before choosing where to work.
Teaching at a Junior High School in Japan
Get all the info you need to decide if teaching at the junior high school level is right for you.
5 Freelance Language Teaching Sites
For many, freelance language teaching jobs are the cream of the crop, offering flexibility and comfort unlike any other. But finding students can be a challenge without the right r...
Teaching English in a Japanese Nursery School
Japanese nursery schools, or 'hoikuen,' are day-care centers that take care of children while their parents are at work. Both public and private options are available, accepting ki...
Above the Sakura & into the Sky
This amazing video takes us above the canopy of Nakameguro for a truly spectacular view of Tokyo's cherry blossoms.
Get Your Paws On Some Kitty Cakes!
These cute kitty cakes not only feature different cat breeds, but each delectable treat has its own unique flavor!
