Japanese Firms on the Hunt for Foreign Talent Japan’s flatlining population growth has prompted its CEOs to seek out international resuscitation. CNBC reports…
3 Lessons I’ve Learned from Teaching English in Tokyo Taking a hiatus from my advertising career in Singapore to teaching English in Tokyo for…
Getting Your Japanese Driver’s License Or, Jumping Through Hoops (And Paying Through the Nose) By Roberto De Vido This week…
How to Talk to Gaijin: Advice for the People of Japan Okay, here’s what I’ve discovered does not work when meeting women. Gazing at them, silently…
Foreign Travelers to Get Free Wi-Fi in Japan For a nation that prides itself on high technology, Japan is notorious for not having…
Renewing a Japanese Visa, More Fun Every Year Ah, May. What a wonderful month. The seasonal rains wash away winter, it’s finally warm…
In need of a foreigner? You can always rent one… This slightly tongue-in-cheek (so we’re assuming) site looks to put Japanese customers in touch with…
Loco in Yokohama by Baye McNeil The first time I stumbled upon Baye McNeil’s blog was while searching for the keywords…
Somebody Else’s Problem Why not giving that insect a swatting might be indicative of a wider societal issue.…
Surviving Houseguests Suzy Small on the mixed blessing of having your nearest and dearest come to stay…
Can Intolerance Be Tolerated? by Robert J. Collins We all know the story. Japan is a nation of people…
Why would anyone live in Japan? by Robert J. Collins It’s time for this column. The following must be committed to…
Asian hardiness forces us to behave likewise by Henry Scott-Stokes I have just been through an experience that I would like to…
Ishihara: A governor for all the people by Robert J. Collins “May I have your attention-ion-ion-ion!” The crowd, restless and on edge, was…
