Some of us might not know that Japan’s hiring process for graduates is very different compared to most countries. This is mainly because Japanese companies tend to still adopt a bulk-hiring system, where new hires start on the same day. According to the Japan Student Services Organization, or JASSO for short, Japan’s new graduate hiring […]
If you live or work abroad and have finally made the decision to move to Japan to study the language and build a new life here, your first month here can be terrifying. After all, you need to do different procedures, from opening a bank account to registering your address, and getting your health insurance. […]
When planning to study Japanese in Tokyo, many students immediately think of famous central districts like Shinjuku or Shibuya. While these areas are iconic, they represent only one side of what the Tokyo Metropolis has to offer. Western Tokyo, which is home to cities such as Kokubunji, Mitaka, Tachikawa, and Hachioji, is often overlooked, yet […]
