If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we review our database of top jobs posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. You can apply directly to these companies by creating a profile on GaijinPot Jobs! Customer Support & Operations Coordinator for a Japanese Proxy Shopping ServiceCompany: JableSalary: ¥220,000 / Month NegotiableLocation: Osaka, JapanEnglish: Native levelJapanese: Business levelApplication: Must currently reside in JapanDEJAPAN is a proxy shopping service offered by Jable Corporation. They handle every step of the process: purcha...
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Every year, over 700,000 fireworks fans flock to Akita Prefecture’s Daisen City for one of the most renowned fireworks festivals in the country. Join thousands of other attendees as you marvel at the best that Japanese fireworks companies have to offer. Fireworks have a long history in Akita. Textual and visual evidence from the early 19th century depicts locals attending displays around the Maruko River. The Omagari Fireworks Festival has roots in a 1910 competition organized by Suwa Shrine. At this event, fireworks producers from around the Tohoku area gathered to showcase their products and...
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Looking for a getaway? Japan Today and GaijinPot have teamed up with Hilton Niseko Village to offer you the ultimate summer retreat—a chance to win a VIP two-night stay for two at Niseko’s premier resort. Just click here and enter the drawing before September 13, 2024. Discover Hokkaido’s SummerNestled in the serene countryside of Hokkaido, Hilton Niseko Village is your gateway to stunning views of Mount Yotei, relaxing natural hot springs, and an array of summer activities like golf and hiking. Known primarily for its winter sports, Niseko transforms into a tranquil paradise during the warmer...
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Traveling across Japan becomes extra special when you board the country’s themed trains, from ultra-modern to vintage designs. Of these trains, the etSETOra vintage train from Hiroshima to Onomichi offers an unforgettable ride. The old-fashioned train runs along the Seto Inland Sea. The sea stretches about 450 kilometers long from east to west, separating Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. The JR Kure line launched the etSETOra Vintage Train in October 2020. The name comes from “etcetera,” the Hiroshima dialect “etto” (many), and Seto for Setouchi region. Train FeaturesThe exterior is vintage-styled,...
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If you find yourself in Hokkaido during the summer, don’t miss the exquisite Yohtaka Andon Festival in Numata. A celebration that brings together tradition, community, and the spectacular sight of giant paper lanterns. The Yohtaka Andon Festival is deeply rooted in local tradition and folklore. It falls on the fourth Friday and Saturday of August. This enchanting event is one of Hokkaido’s three major andon (paper lantern) festivals and is a highlight of the region’s summer festivities. The Roots of the Yohtaka Andon FestivalThe festival’s origins trace back 350 years to the village of Tonami,...
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Living and working in Japan as a foreign resident is an exciting prospect. Yet, it comes with its fair share of challenges, particularly regarding renewing your visa (residence status). Many foreign residents living in Japan find renewing their visas a pain—especially when they have to do it in person. Visa renewal requires extensive paperwork, language barriers, and treading bureaucratic hurdles that feel uniquely Japanese. Recognizing these difficulties, Airvisa is launching a helpful service to assist foreign residents in Japan with their visa renewal applications, making the process easier...
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Between self-studying Japanese and Japanese language school, the latter offers a completely immersive environment and a well-structured curriculum. Studying Japanese in Japan in 2024 can help language learners improve quickly and efficiently from complete beginner to professional fluency, but it can also be quite costly. So, is it worth it? If you’re considering studying Japanese in Japan in 2024 and beyond, watch this video to learn about the different experiences of Japanese language school graduates. The panelists discuss questions like tuition fees, the type of school or program they atten...
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Japan is a wonderland of conveniences. And yet, there are many Japan life hacks that some foreigners visiting and livinghere—especially for the first time—may not know about. Whether because Japan is a high-context society where things are not always explicitly pointed out or because of the language barrier, plenty of things slip under the radar in our daily existence. That said, here are ten Japan life hacks to improve your time in Japan. While most of these are probably “duh” moments for most, we hope there are at least one or two that will have you smacking yourself and saying, wait, what?!...
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The Ekin Festival takes place annually on the third weekend of July in Konan City, Kochi Prefecture. It is dedicated to showcasing the unique artworks of Ekin, an esteemed Edo-period painter deeply influenced by kabuki theater. Unlike the more commonly known vibrant summer festival vibes, the Ekin Festival offers a more Halloween-esque atmosphere, providing visitors the opportunity to view chilling and provocative depictions of famous Kabuki scenes by candlelight. Artistic Heritage of EkinHirose Kinzou, or Ekin in Kochi, is famed for his shibai-e byoubu (folding screen paintings), depicting th...
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The number of tourists to Japan has been making plenty of headlines this year. However, international students coming to Japan have also been returning close to pre-pandemic levels. According to one study, nearly 280,000 students with foreign passports were in May 2023, up 20% from the previous year. Thus, people need student accommodations in Japan. As an incoming student, one of the first challenges you’ll have to tackle is where to live. Japan has a variety of options to choose from. As you begin to research the best accommodations for you on GaijinPot Apartments or Japan Room Finder, it wo...
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