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How to Quit Your Job in Japan

What to say and how to do it right when you resign from your company — without burning any bridges.
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Updated 2022: Japanese Coronavirus Vocabulary (Omicron, Vaccine, PCR Test and Travel Restrictions)

Completing coronavirus-related procedures made easy. Downloadable PDF available.
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Do you need to pass the JLPT to work in Japan?

How is the Job Hunting Process in Japan? Over the last few years, the number of international students who want to work in Japan after graduation has steadily increased, and many organizations want to hire students with international experience as well. In order to successfully get a job in Japan, we recommend to first learn […]
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Public Holidays in Japan / Japanese National Holidays – 2019 & 2020 Schedule

As of 2019 – there are 16 types of official national holidays in Japan, making up a total number 18 public holidays. This means that there are 18 three-day weekends in a year! That a lot of free vacations! In this article, you will learn about the background of each national holiday and how people […]
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Japanese Language Guide to Rugby World Cup!

Information on EventWhere will it be Held?Information about the StadiumsWhen will it be held?Where to get the Tickets Planning the Trip to Japan/TokyoDo I need a Visa…?Getting a Hotel in TokyoGetting to the StadiumsThe Complex Railway SystemNavigating around JapanAverage Cost per PersonOrdering Food in Japan What to Expect from the Match/Japanese Culture?How different is a Japanese Rugby […]
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Labour Thanksgiving Day (勤労感謝の日): Two Holidays in One?

Thanksgiving in Japan isn’t solely connected to the produce of the autumn harvest, it’s also a day of gratitude for the working people of Japan. So, how do these two meanings complement one another?
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How to Use Japanese Honorific Titles: San, Sama, Kun and Chan

If you have heard san, sama, kun and chan before, then you know that in Japan, you just simply do not call people by their names! Or you would be very rude. Indeed, to address someone or speak about someone, you need to use the “Japanese honorific title”. To navigate Japanese society smoothly, you should […]
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Japanese Business Phrases at Work: お先に失礼します(Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu)

How to Use: お先に失礼します! (Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu!) Ended Work…?Meaning of お先に失礼します(Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu)…Replying to Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu…Leaving for a Short Trip/Errand… Ended Work…? Finally you’re done with your tasks of the day. The clock is ticking the end of your shift. Among the lucky ones, you are working in a good company. You don’t have to […]
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