Live Work and Play in Japan
Get ready to Work and Travel in Japan. Teach English in Japan or be a Digital Nomad. Get inspiration from our Japan Travel Itineraries.
Do you love gadgets, Japanese comics or animated film? Are you a culture vulture? Or do you hear Japan and think of skiing and snowboarding? If your answer is yes, it is unlikely you would be satisfied with a ‘been there, done that’ whirlwind trip around Japan. To immerse yourself in the Japanese way of life, a working holiday is a great option.
Living, working and playing in Japan will allow you the time to absorb the language, have authentic experiences (rush-hour train travel in Tokyo, anyone?), see the sites at your leisure, and witness fascinating traditions such as a tea ceremony or a sumo wrestling match.
Japan can be a confusing place for newcomers, but it doesn’t have to be. Read our posts on living, working and playing in Japan.
Tips to Stay Safe in an Earthquake or Tsunami – in Japan and other countries
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1 Month Japan Itinerary for First Timers
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Day Trip to Mount Fuji from Tokyo: What to See and Do
Mount Fuji can be seen in the distance from Tokyo but many take a day trip to Mount Fuji from Tokyo One of the things I really wanted to see during my holiday in Japan was Mount Fuji. I mean, who wouldn’t with all the awe inspiring photos that are on the Japan...
How to Spend 3 Days in Tokyo
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Japan Holiday Accommodation – Hotels, Hostels, Pods and Inns
Hall way in a typical capsule hotel Japan is an amazing place to go on holiday, working holiday or expat. It has beautiful scenery, great food, unique architecture and a wealth of cultural tradition. The only question is, where do you stay when you go?...
Tips for Travelling Japan by Train and Using the Japan Rail (JR) Pass
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Japan Working Holiday | Live Work and Play in Japan
Japan is a unique country. There is centuries of ancient history juxtaposed into modern-day life. From palaces to tea ceremonies to exploring natural wonders like Mount Fuji, a visit to Japan offers experiences like no other country can. That’s why obtaining a working...
Teach English in Japan: A guide to finding jobs
In the 1980s if you had blonde hair and blue eyes you could easily step off the plane and walk into an English teaching position and make huge bucks. Things have changed somewhat since then. In this blog I will provide you with an overview of what it is like to Teach...
