Tag: life in Japan

  • How Much Does JLPT Level Affect Salary and Job Prospects in Japan?

    How Much Does JLPT Level Affect Salary and Job Prospects in Japan?

    The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is the most standard way for employers to measure language ability. Here I looked into how it affects job prospects in accordance with a study run by Japan Switch. Read the article here:https://blog.gaijinpot.com/how-much-does-jlpt-level-affect-salary-and-job-prospects-in-japan/

  • Apartment Hunting as a Single Woman in Japan: Things to Consider

    Apartment Hunting as a Single Woman in Japan: Things to Consider

    Feeling safe and comfortable is what makes a home. I put together some tips on how to find a new apartment a single woman in Japan. Read the article here:https://blog.gaijinpot.com/apartment-hunting-as-a-single-woman-in-japan-things-to-consider/

  • Geisha in Kyoto Struggle to Protect Traditions in Face of Coronavirus

    Geisha in Kyoto Struggle to Protect Traditions in Face of Coronavirus

    The Geisha of Kyoto have had a famously exclusive clientele and, understandably, on face-to-face terms only. So when the number of people visiting Kyoto drastically dropped amid the coronavirus pandemic, they were at a loss of what to do. Here’s how the Geisha were brought into the online world:https://livejapan.com/en/in-kansai/in-pref-kyoto/in-gion_kawaramachi_kiyomizu-dera-temple/article-a2000580/

  • Why I Love Tokyo: My Recommendations for First Timers

    Why I Love Tokyo: My Recommendations for First Timers

    I’ve moved out of Tokyo now and I love it, but that doesn’t mean I don’t still love Tokyo, too. It’s great for experiencing the lights and variety of the country, and all in a place where you’ll get the best chance of any spoken English in Japan. Read the full article here:https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-tokyo_train_station/article-a0003506/

  • Japanese Umbrella Etiquette

    Japanese Umbrella Etiquette

    Umbrellas are used so much more in Japan than I have ever seen in the UK. Almost every establishment has a proper place for you to put your umbrella, or even lock it, and if they don’t, they have special drying tools at the door to make sure you don’t drip water everywhere. Here’s a…