The best podcast dedicated to helping you have more fun working in Japan. Whether you're teaching, freelancing or working for a big company, we've got you covered with fascinating interviews with expert guests. Proudly sponsored by jobsinjapan.com - the best place to find your next job in Japan.
On this episode I'm speaking with Max, who is the author of the international bestseller Time Off: A Practical Guide to Building Your Rest Ethic and Finding Success Without the Stress. He lives in Japan and works as an AI researcher particularly in the fields of music and design, and is excited about how AI will shape the future of work and enhancing human empathy and creativity. Find out more about him and his book at maxfrenzel.com Check out the video podcast on Spotify or our YouTube. For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
On this episode I'm speaking with Sam about learning Japanese. He is the Marketing Director for Coto Academy, and we talk about his language learning journey and his advice on becoming fluent faster! Check out Coto Academy. Check out the video podcast on Spotify or our YouTube. For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
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Today I'm talking with Monica, who works as the Japan country manager of Influence Map generating useful and interesting climate change reports on businesses and policy here. We talked about Nuclear Energy, how Japanese companies respond to and lobby government about climate guidance, and education about climate change and things we can do to help if we want while living in Japan. I hope you find this conversation as useful as I did. Learn more at Influence Map: https://influencemap.org/ Check out the video podcast on Spotify or our YouTube. For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
On this episode I'm speaking with my friend Misha, who left Japan, but came back again after starting his online coaching platform business called Carrus. We dig into burnout and hustle culture, meditation and self-improvement, and how hard it really is to get a job at big tech companies in Japan. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Check out https://www.carrus.io/ and Misha's Substack at https://mishayurchenko.substack.com/about Other things we mentioned: Brene Brown's book Atlas of the Heart - https://amzn.to/3putNTD Gabor Mate Lecture about Trauma and Healing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3WzMpjtkrs Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:23 Leaving Japan and Coming Back 05:05 Being Effective When Working For Yourself 09:12 Which Thinkers Helped You Avoid Burnout? 13:14 Why Do People Get Cancer? 17:39 Why Trying Too Hard Can Be a Problem 20:18 Starting Carrus 26:15 What is the Amazon Interview REALLY Like? 29:55 Is It Hard To Run A Business From Japan? 37:12 Outro Check out the video podcast on Spotify or our YouTube. For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
On this episode I'm doing something a bit different, and sharing some of the lessons I have learned from our most popular guests. Timestamps (check your podcast player or the YouTube show for links): 00:00 Intro 00:29 Immerse Yourself in Japanese 02:59 Starting a School 04:01 Love and Respect Are Everything 04:52 Exploit the Talent Gap 06:55 Save Money on your Apartment 11:23 Presentation Zen 15:00 Learning Japanese is About Mindset 16:51 Don't Start a School With Your Spouse 19:10 Preparation Builds Confidence 20:53 Outro Check out the video podcast on Spotify or our YouTube. For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. #InsideJapan #Episode177
On this episode I'm speaking with my boss at JIJ, Peter Lackner, the man behind the curtain at Jobs in Japan. We go into when Japan's job market for foreigners will normalise, how you can stand out with a video interview especially if you're a non-native speaker of English, and some basic rules about visas that surprisingly few foreigners are aware of. I hope you enjoy the conversation and please consider giving us a rating on iTunes if you are enjoying Inside Japan. Check out the video podcast on Spotify or our YouTube. For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
On this episode I spoke with Jojo, an English teacher turn photographer in Japan whose photos really inspired me in my own photography. We talk about starting out in a creative career in Japan, how inspiration can come from anywhere once you've decided to do creative work, and how connections turn into paying clients. I hope you enjoy this conversation. Check out Jojo's work at @jojo.photo.productions on Instagram. For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
On this episode I'm speaking with Pio, who is a partner at House Tokyo, a new all-service fashion design studio in Tokyo. I love her story because it shows that no matter where you come from, if you start with a humble attitude and a willingness to learn, you can build something really awesome in Japan. I hope you enjoy this conversation. Check out https://house.tokyo and @house.tokyo on Instagram. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:01 Why did you join House Tokyo? 02:07 How did House Tokyo start? 03:45 Were there any difficult regulation barriers? 05:12 What's your background and why Japan? 06:03 What's unique about Japan fashion? 07:10 What surprised you starting House? 08:34 What has gone into starting House? 09:30 Was it hard to make a factory? 10:40 How did you get the money together? 11:58 What do you attribute your success to? 13:24 How do you convince people to work with you? 14:29 What advice would you give to entrepreneurs in Japan? Check out the audio version on iTunes, Android, or Spotify. Please SUBSCRIBE on your favourite listening platform. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-inside-japan-podcast/id983335320 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qMWLgXvNCKvYFGho65qwn Anchor: https://anchor.fm/inside-japan-podcast This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to https://jobsinjapan.com. #InsideJapan #Episode174
I talked to Pablo Riveros, Director founder CEO of Tsunagaru Edutech to understand the state of technology in schools in Japan, how to help teachers to use it, and whether AI is coming for teacher's jobs. I hope you like this conversation and if you do, please share it with a friend. Check out: https://www.tsunagaru-edutech.com/ Check out the video podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pFxJkQizkPM For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
On this episode I'm speaking with Adam Kardos, Owner of English Access who created a fun interactive game that helps children to learn English. We talk about the failures of the grammar translation method, how kids actually learn languages and Adam's audacious goal of taking rote learning out of the classroom, to free up teachers to meaningfully connect the dots with their students. Check out Gamerize Dictionary: https://gamerize-dictionary.com/en/ For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
This is the last in our three part series with Simon Moran. If you haven't heard the other podcasts already, we talked about the myth of self-sponsoring a visa, and why you shouldn't start an English school, and this time we're going to talk about whether it is possible to make a viable long term living as an English teacher in Japan. I hope you enjoy the conversation. Please give us a 5* rating on iTunes: https://apple.co/3wmo1qh Part 1 "There's no such thing as Self-Sponsoring your visa in Japan": https://youtu.be/X3Vi2hE9G08 Part 2 "Don't start an English School": https://youtu.be/0BGE0b5lwwI Mentioned in the podcast: Join ETJ: https://ltprofessionals.com/etj/ Join JALT: https://jalt.org/ Join OTJ: https://onlineteachingjapan.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Living Wage as an English Teacher in Japan? 05:18 How Can You Avoid the Glass Ceiling? 08:04 Digital Transformation in Education in Japan 15:20 Digital WON'T Replace Teachers 17:15 Japan's English Teachers Need Modernisation 25:44 Role of English Teachers in the Future 29:34 Importance of Qualifications Check out the audio version on iTunes, Android, or Spotify. Please SUBSCRIBE on your favourite listening platform. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-inside-japan-podcast/id983335320 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qMWLgXvNCKvYFGho65qwn Anchor: https://anchor.fm/inside-japan-podcast This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to https://jobsinjapan.com. #InsideJapan #Episode171
I'm back with Simon Moran to talk about why starting a school is a big mistake for most English teachers living in Japan. So many people think of this as a way to make a better long-term living as an English teacher in Japan, but it is a totally different job than teaching. Even worse, many start with their Japanese spouse dealing with the parents of their students, and it can often have a very negative effect on their relationship as well. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/0BGE0b5lwwI #InsideJapan #Episode170 For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
This is the first in a 3 part series of podcasts with Simon Moran, the owner of Modern English. He's been in Japan for a while and on this episode we're going to talk about the myths and misinformation about self-sponsoring your visa. Don't get mislead by people in Facebook groups or Reddit forums who might get you in trouble with your visa renewal. I hope you learn a lot from this conversation, and come back in the future when we'll be talking about if its possible to make a good living as a long-term teacher in Japan, and why you shouldn't start a school. Check out the video show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X3Vi2hE9G08 For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. #InsideJapan #Episode169
On this episode I'm speaking with Ryan who owns My English School in Yamagata, and has lived in the countryside of Japan for over 20 years. We talk about the JET programme, teaching at universities, starting a popular school and hiring good teachers that stick around out in the Inaka in Japan. I hope you enjoy this conversation, and if you do, please share it with a friend. VIDEO PODCAST: https://youtu.be/x9GeinkQTWw #InsideJapan #Episode168 For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode167 Check out the video podcast on YouTube. On this episode I'm speaking with Kristel who landed her dream job as a video games media director here in Japan. We talk about having a passion for the work you are in, what it takes to get into the games industry in Japan, as well as what it is actually like day to day. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
On this episode I'm speaking with Kenn Gale, Head of School for No Borders International Schools in Nagoya where I used to live. On this episode we talk about the struggles of keeping teachers, having a real pedagogy as an English school rather than just entertainment, and what changes are coming in education. I hope you enjoy the conversation. Video Podcast Link: https://youtu.be/LLJrGasKjBc For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode165 On this episode I'm speaking with Hana, a friend of mine who grew up in Japan and went to international schools here before studying in Canada and working in the US. In this episode we talk about what it's like growing up as what they call Hafu in Japan, how international school experience shaped her personality, and reverse culture shock after coming back from years overseas. I hope you'll enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Timestamps (check your podcast player or the YouTube show for links): 00:00 Intro 01:32 Experience growing up as Hafu in Japan 05:28 What are the trade-offs going to international school? 09:20 The spiritual part of Japanese culture 11:14 Cultural differences Japan > Canada > US 13:32 Code switching 19:00 Reverse Culture Shock 23:53 Sponsored Segment JobsinJapan.com 24:23 What Hana missed about Japan in the US 27:15 Do Int'l school kids integrate into Japanese society? 32:06 If not for going to Int'l school... For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode164 I'm very fortunate to be speaking with Dennis Tesolat, who is the General Secretary of the General Union here in Japan. He's going to tell us about some of your legal rights as a foreigner working in Japan, the university system, and some of the big legal cases that are changing Japan's laws today. I hope you enjoy the conversation and please give Inside Japan a 5* rating on iTunes if you're enjoying our fortnightly podcast. Check out more about the Union in Japan at: https://generalunion.org Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/0DOC7ltmHjw Timestamps (check your podcast player or the YouTube show for links): 00:00 Intro 01:11 Is it worth joining a union? 03:05 My former employer won't send me paperwork! 05:16 What to do when employers break the law 07:36 When do unions step in? 12:25 What's wrong with the university job system in Japan? 16:07 Sponsored segment by JobsinJapan.com 16:36 The Union's legal battles 19:56 Are bigger companies easier to negotiate with? 25:40 English teacher's wages going down over time 27:51 Boards of Education in Japan 30:47 Bankruptcy of Nova 34:25 More info and Outro This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode163 On this episode I'm talking with Helene Uchida, a certified teacher who has been in Japan for over 40 years. She owns and manages Little America, a school in Fukuoka that's been around since 1979, and has some valuable insights about what teachers NEED to do to help Japanese learners to actually improve their English. Find out more about Helene's work at https://www.littleamerica-es.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:57 In Japan for 40 years, why? 01:51 Difference between teaching in US and Japan 03:15 How much has Japan changed in 40 years? 05:06 What's missing in the public education system in Japan? 09:37 How to make your classroom work better 11:16 How has Judo informed your teaching? 16:00 Helene's school origin story 17:01 Sponsored segment https://jobsinjapan.com 17:30 How to grow a new English school 18:59 Speaking Japanese in the English classroom 20:11 Helene's teacher organisation 24:09 Montessori Method 26:08 Experiential English learning is KEY 30:05 What has to happen in Japan going forward 32:21 Outro For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
On this episode I'm speaking with Daniel about his travel plans being cancelled at the last minute despite jumping through immigration's rules hoops. Please consider supporting foreigners affected by Japan's travel ban by signing a petition and sending a message here to let the government know what you think. Border Rules: https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html Petition: https://bit.ly/3mqp0l2 Tell Them Your Situation: https://www.isa.go.jp/opinion/en/?fbclid=IwAR0I--tmkcBVJAigPVzNPL2it0cZsjKNlbOzVmv4-z4ukCBm1jBqpCbiORY For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode161 On this episode I'm talking with Cameron Brett, managing director of Randstad professionals and technologies. If you are interested in becoming a recruiter or have recently started, this episode will have a ton of actionable info to help you understand how recruiters can make so much money, and help their clients at the same time. I hope you enjoy the conversation. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:06 How much can recruiters make? 02:42 Types of Recruiters 06:10 How has Covid affected recruitment? 09:02 What kind of person does well as a recruiter? 11:10 How do you find good talent? 12:32 LinkedIn in Japan? 14:25 Recruiter skills are entrepreneurial skills 16:01 SPONSORED: JobsinJapan.com 16:30 What is the day to day job like? 21:16 What advice for new recruiters? 26:10 How do recruiters get paid? 34:07 Outro For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode159 On this episode I'm talking with Paul Flint, the owner of Honyaku Plus, a translation company. We go into how people can get their start in translating, whether or not machine translation software is a threat to future translation jobs, and the different skills you need to be an interpreter vs a translator amongst other things. I hope you enjoy this conversation. Video Podcast: Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:01 Paul's Start in Japan 03:25 Weird translations in Japan 04:21 What is translating really like 05:56 Tough to translate 08:02 Google Translate 14:46 Tools of the Translator 18:52 Specialist language in translating 20:19 How to get your first translation job 22:56 How much do translators get paid? 25:10 Why start a translation company over freelancing? 28:39 Difference between translating and interpreting 31:23 Paul's wife's English School 37:34 Wrap Up This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode159 In this episode I spoke with my friend Quint, a professor at Waseda university. He teaches teachers of English in Japan, and we talk about why Japanese students often dislike and abandon learning English. What do many teachers, even trained ones, get wrong when trying to motivate young learners. This is one for the passionate teachers out there, and the people who want to know that there are talented and smart people working on the problem of demotivated English language learners in this country, and that progress is being made little by little. I hope you enjoy this conversation. Find out more about Quint's research at: quint.space Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/RmwDk5XGi7M Timestamps (check your podcast player or the YouTube show for links): 00:00 Intro 01:13 Quint's Background 02:41 Charlie and Quint both lived in the same tiny countryside town 04:15 What motivated you to go and get your masters? 06:24 Teaching elementary school teacher's programs in Japan 07:12 Making English learning meaningful 11:44 Institutional memory and forgetting learned lessons 12:46 Sponsored Segment for https://JobsinJapan.com 13:17 Digital learning and the effect on students and teachers 15:17 BIG wins: positive changes you can make in your classroom today 18:39 Some things you should know as an untrained English teacher 23:16 Being a father in Japan 28:13 Outro This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
We have all heard of people who stayed in Japan for 10 years teaching as an ALT, but then when they go back to their home country they struggle to find well paying work because they didn't improve their skills while they were here. Kasia tells us all about how people can succeed after Japan, build up valuable skills and find great employment outside of Japan. She's a brilliant guest and incredibly passionate about doing good work and providing value to people. Find out more about Kasia at https://www.ikigaiconnections.com/ Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/fNrTNQZSaSw 0:00 Intro 0:29 Kasia's business Ikigai Connections 1:07 Opportunities for Bilinguals in the US 2:09 What kinds of jobs do people get when they leave Japan? 5:48 Japanese is MORE USEFUL than many other languages in the US 7:58 What if you can't speak Japanese at all? 11:53 Kasia's experience in Japan 14:18 Sponsored Segment for https://jobsinjapan.com 14:56 About the MEXT Scholarship 16:08 What is Ikigai? 24:36 How can you prepare for leaving Japan (someday)? 28:22 Connecting with people (Mindset) This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode157 Todays episode is a really interesting podcast with Peter Galante, who cofounded innovative language learning which is the parent company of JapanesePod101. I've used Jpod101 for learning Japanese and it's fascinating to hear from the man himself what motivations and philosophies go into building a course for Japanese that works well. To find out more about JapanesePod101 check out our link here: https://bit.ly/3j3GgLa Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/zcZdmWtXr8A This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode156 I'm flying home to visit my family this Christmas and got some amazing advice from Alex from Hitotoki about restrictions, how to avoid getting turned back at the border and what to do in quarantine once I'm back in Japan. So much useful info for anyone travelling to or from Japan during the pandemic. Check out Hitotoki's service over HERE and use the code REFJIJ when you book to get a ¥4000 amazon gift card! Since we recorded this podcast the rules changed a bit, and you can now do an 11 day quarantine instead of 15 days if you have had an approved vaccine. Still too long, I know. Here is the information from the government website: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/000836955.pdf Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/Ytmv92xSn7U This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
I could have talked with Ruthie for an hour more. What a brilliant woman who has so much insider knowledge on real estate and business in Japan. She is the first western woman to get the Takken Real Estate licence in Japan and this podcast is just pure useful information from start to finish. Check out more from Ruth at Jarman-International.com Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/Ytmv92xSn7U This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode153 Jared always wanted to build this business, where he is able to travel around Japan and help others do the same without needing to find expensive ryokan or deal with public transport. In this podcast I talk with him about kitting out vehicles with foldaway beds, cooking facilities, desks and solar panels to make a great all-in-one travel experience in Japan. Check out DreamDrive.life Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/Ytmv92xSn7U This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #Episode153 Peter is an absolutely great guest because he knows the jobs industry inside and out. In this podcast he'll teach you everything you need to know to get paid more, get interviews with a rock solid cover letter and resume, and recognise red flags in job descriptions so you can really enjoy your life here in Japan. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/RWrNlFyBSYk This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
Bruno is an inspiring guest because he came to Japan with almost no Japanese ability, but saw an opportunity in Hokkaido to start a cafe that would become a focal point for the local community. We talk about building a business in Japan (relevant for all businesses, not just coffee), booming during the pandemic and connecting with local culture. Check out Bruno's Cafe at https://www.hoccino.com/ Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/jPl-as0c33I This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
#InsideJapan #JapanPodcast Episode 151 Matthew Barnes is an Olympics journalist from the NBC station in Columbus Ohio, and he's here in Tokyo reporting on the Olympics. If you wanted to know what is going on behind the scenes, Covid rules for the Olympics and how the games are being run, then this podcast is going to be fascinating for you! Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/HfhS_ZcObH8 This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For the best place on the internet to find your next job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
Episode #150 #InsideJapan Daniel is a university professor in Tokyo and in this episode shares with us his teaching philosophies and how he helps his Japanese students to believe in themselves and get over their fear of speaking English. Check out the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d1DsXpeiYfs
Garr Reynolds is a fascinating guest, who tells us all about his principles for dynamic and engaging presentations, whether you're talking on the TED stage or teaching a Zoom class. Find out more about Garr on his website: https://www.garrreynolds.com/ Video Version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/rFUNrFNIE9U
Episode #148 #InsideJapan A fantastic episode with Harry Bossert all about how he came to Japan to work in the anime industry. In it he shares his amazing story and advice on what skills you need to learn to get a job in animation (and you don't have to become an artist as there are tons of different jobs and skills involved). Harry's Modern Warfare YouTube video: Modern Warfare Harry's YouTube: Bonyari Boy Twitter: @Bonyari_Boy Instagram: @harrybonyari
This week I talked with Rachel Ferguson about her amazing business Ryozan Park. She has the mission to empower working families in Japan with a school, a co-working space and share apartments that are truly focused on community and care. Rachel has a very interesting background in Japan, from starting out at Nova, to working in television, and now to being an entrepreneur. I hope you enjoy the podcast! Check out Ryozan Park job posts HERE. Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/lwueyXbYD2k This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com!
This is a fantastic conversation with John, a freelance journalist living and working in Tokyo. He's written for Wired Japan, Global Finance and he co-wrote Startup Guide Tokyo. What's crazy is that he started out in Japan on the JET programme like so many others, but has managed to find a way to pursue his passion of writing here. ⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ 00:00 Intro 00:51 What kind of journalism do you do? 03:07 How did you change from the JET program to writing? 06:55 How did you move from writing for the UN to freelance writing? 10:38 How is writing different in Japan from the West? 12:03 Different types of writing work you can find in Japan (or anywhere) 13:36 Learning about how to write properly (for specific audiences) 17:30 The Economist Style Guide 19:00 Writing in Japan 25:27 LinkedIn is alive again, and how to use it to get opportunities 29:29 Write about what you care about Economist Style Guide: https://amzn.to/2RMbFqK Listen on iTunes, Android, or Spotify. Please SUBSCRIBE on your favourite listening platform. This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
What an awesome and useful interview. Tyson really knows his stuff, because he has started not only multiple English schools in Japan, but he is the first westerner to start a Japanese school in Japan too! Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/eG3wFjd7jIA Check out what Tyson is doing: Japan Switch Podcast: japanswitch.com/podcast Japanese Lessons Online/In Person: japanswitch.com Job Hunting Advice: jobs.bfftokyo.com If you like the show, give us a rating on iTunes! Timestamps: 5:30 - You started both an English and a Japanese school here in Japan. Which one was harder to start and why? 7:45 - Questions to ask yourself before starting your own English school if you are a teacher 11:30 - Why did you start Japan Switch? 14:15 - How much Japanese do you need for working in Japan? 18:00 - Why Japan Switch didn't struggle as much because of the pandemic 21:00 - How about community centers for learning Japanese? 23:30 - Japanese study apps 25:00 - What does Japan Switch do differently? Listen on iTunes, Android, or Spotify. Please SUBSCRIBE on your favourite listening platform.
This is an awesome interview about how to learn Japanese so that you can speak with Japanese people, and if they close their eyes they would think you are a native Japanese speaker! Martin is so passionate about languages and can speak many to fluency, including Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese and Thai. Learn how to speak Japanese fluently from this polyglot on the Inside Japan Podcast! If you like the show, give us a rating on iTunes! Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/54wxS-b_yc0 This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
This episode of the podcast is all about learning Japanese while in an English only working environment. This is why SO MANY people don't learn Japanese while they are here; it's super hard to study when your work is 100% in English. You can only say "I don't need a plastic bag" at the convenience store so many times before you've mastered it... Also take a look at this book, the 5 year diary, that Dallas mentioned in the discussion: https://amzn.to/2QSReYJ We talk about: - Starting with Chinese and switching to Japanese (and how much more in-demand Japanese really is outside Japan) - Strategies for learning Japanese while working in English-only environments - The best study habits that make getting to N1 easier and more fun! Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/Q-zQ3JOJjls Want to Leave a Review? Thank you so much! This helps us a lot: iTunes This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
The Podcast is back BABY! With our new host, Charlie and now with VIDEO! This first episode is all about staying fit and healthy in Japan. Japanese food is so amazing! Gyms in Japan are so expensive! That's why after years of living here so many people give up on their fitness goals. Well Ben is here to set you straight, WITHOUT having to give up your favourite Japanese foods or joining office work parties. Find out more from Ben on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ben.silverman3 Want to Leave a Review? Thank you so much! This helps us a lot: iTunes This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com.
This week I give my exist interview with the questions being asked by the new host of the show... Charlie! The show is definitely in good hands. Enjoy, and thanks. Right-Click to Download the Mp3 of this Episode [Follow James: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes
This week is my last show. The show will continue (more on that next week!), but I won't be on it. Before you listen to this week's episode, I want you to know I am extremely grateful that you let me talk to you for as ever many episodes as you did. I couldn't keep doing it without you. (P.S. Got a few emails so I'm just going to leave this here. The following link is my ebook. You can buy it for $0.00, or more if you like. You are under no obligation to do so, but obviously I am extremely grateful to those that choose to support that way.) "Get Your Mind Right" - Ebook Thanks again, and as always, have more fun. If you'd like to hear the complete story of my work in Japan and this podcast, here is your link: 10-Episode Retrospective Right-Click to Download the Mp3 of this Episode [Follow James: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes
This week I talk about my experience with Sony Bank, a lesser known option when it comes to international transfers. Did I like it? Did I hate it? Was it better than transferwise? Listen and learn. Sony Bank Transferwise Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow James: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Follow Anming: Instagram | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes
This week Charley drops in to talk with me and Anming about how he started his career in Japan with startups, ending up with his current HR position with Zenmarket. Charley on Linked In Zenmarket on JobsinJapan.com Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow James: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Follow Anming: Instagram | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes
This week is a very old school episode in which I talk about teaching English! The perfect first day as an ALT, specifically. Enjoy. Further Reading: Your Perfect First Day Legendary Lunchtimes Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow James: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Follow Anming: Instagram | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes
This week I introduce my new cohost, Anming, and we go over how to make Youtube a job while in Japan, or anywhere else really. Feedback is especially important on this episode, since this is a pretty big change over the past 500 episodes. Let me know what you think and onwards and upwards. Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow James: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Follow Anming: Instagram | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes
This week I go over the classic mistakes that everyone makes when trying to get a job in Japan. These are literally common sense. I also go over why you need to do an On-demand Interview on jobsinjapan.com if you haven't already. Seriously. If you want to work in Japan and aren't currently, there is no reason for you not to have done so. The On-Demand Interview Page -> On-Demand Interview As I annoyingly (for myself) promised, here are the previous interviews I've done with HR people (I'm sure I missed a few): Thomas - JET to HR John - JET to HR in a skiing resort Cara - JET to HR Philip - Dispatch Company HR Elliot - Resort HR in Niseko Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes
This week as the last show of the year I go through what I think are the two types of people that are most successful in Japan, and what makes them so. I also explain just a few of the positive aspects of working in Japan, while of course not ignoring the negative aspects as well. Knowledge is Power. Have a great New Year and I'll see you in 2021. Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes
This week I go over a great video that you all should check out about 3 hidden truths of dispatch English teaching companies. Go watch the video first, then listen to this for maximum satisfaction. Enjoy! (I also talk about Interac's newest video about 5 myths about the company.) Check the video here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDAiyehf-HA Check out his appearance here -> https://altinsider.com/podcast160/ Check out Interac's video I ask talk about here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRyMiJOCvcY Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes
This week Peter from JobsinJapan.com dropped in to give us a direct line to the current pulse of the job market in Japan. Are things improving? Still doom and gloom? Is it actually a GOOD time to be looking for a job in Japan? All this, and a complete overview of the great new resume interview feature over at JobsinJapan.com. Check it out here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjDHlQ5qzGs Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out the Interview Feature Here: Youtube] [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe to the show so that you don't miss out on any new episodes as they're released. All ratings and reviews are also greatly appreciated. Thanks for listening! Discuss this episode with like minded people on the ALTInsider discord: ------- Want to Leave a Review? You are a legend: iTunes
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