Life in Japan

September 19, 2025

Your First Job Interview in Japan: How to Prepare and What Japanese to Use

Imagine walking into the reception area of a Japanese company. You’re nervous, dressed sharply in your suit, résumé in hand, and you know that in just a few minutes you’ll need to make your best impression. A job interview in Japan (mensetsu 面接) is not like in the rest of the world—here, every detail matters. […]

August 15, 2025

Choose Your Accommodation in Japan as a Foreign Student

When you decide to study Japanese in Japan, one of the most important (and sometimes confusing) questions is: where am I going to live? It’s natural to imagine renting an apartment months in advance, signing long-term contracts, or looking for a furnished place. But in Japan, the rules are very different—and that’s where we come […]