HJJ Talks with Phyllis E. Washington
Q1 : Why did you decide to come to Japan? Ans. : I wanted a chance to experience Japanese culture and traditions first-hand. I love learning about new cultures and languages! Plus, I enjoy traveling and Japan has so much...(2008-05-22T18:21:55+09:00)
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HJJ Talks with L'Hériteau Juliette
Q1 : Why did you decide to come to Japan? Ans. : I am half Japanese, but I have never been in Japan for more than holidays or short-term internships. I wanted to have an experience of “real life” in...(2008-05-12T18:22:49+09:00)Read more
HJJ Talks with Josh Vergote
Q1 : Why did you decide to come to Japan? Ans. : My best friend came a year earlier and recommend a trip to visit him. When I got here I decided to stay. Q2 : What was your biggest...(2008-05-02T20:23:57+09:00)Read more
HJJ Talks with Tom Schmidt-Makino
Q1 : Why did you decide to come to Japan? Ans. : I wanted to learn more about my own culture, and improve my Japanese. Q2 : What was your biggest problem at first? Ans. : I didn’t really have...(2008-05-02T20:21:44+09:00)Read more
Finding work in Japan
Timing is very important in finding the right job and some jobs can be very “seasonal” meaning the requested start date and finish date (in case of a set contract) are very much set, an example of this is working...(2008-06-18T18:04:27+09:00)Read more
Professionals for the children
Many ALT staff working with children in Japan definitely gain experiences that are rewarding and memorable. Children are so honest and tend to say and do things that reflect their personal lives, their fears and dislikes and their hopes...(2008-06-10T20:20:59+09:00)Read more
Considering working as an ALT in Japan?
A definite benefit of working as an ALT in Japan is the long summer holidays. Yes, most schools in Japan have a long summer holiday starting around the 20th of July and going all the way through to the beginning...(2008-06-05T12:00:33+09:00)Read more
HJJ Industry Talk
This info-blog features industry information and news regarding the job front in Japan, we will look at the current market and offer advice on finding the job that is right for you. If you have any questions for us here...(2008-05-10T10:46:14+09:00)Read more
The “fifth” season...
The unofficial “fifth” season has started in Japan. Yes, the rainy season is a difficult one to get used to for many foreign staff living in Japan. Is it going to rain or not? Being the big question on most...(2008-06-18T17:47:43+09:00)Read more
Omote Sando
Omote Sando Hills is one of the new fashion trendy areas to visit in Tokyo, providing boutique shopping and restaurants serving everything from Italian style gourmet pizza to Chinese food for the person with a discerning taste. The complex...(2008-06-11T12:59:53+09:00)Read more
Summer in Nagoya
Of course depending on where you are located escaping the summer heat can be easier for some and harder for others. Recently we have been looking at what Nagoya city has to offer during the hot summer break and two...(2008-06-05T15:06:21+09:00)Read more
Nakanoshima in Osaka
Have you been to Nakanoshima area in Osaka? There are a few famous historical and cultural buildings such as the Osaka Central Public Hall, the National Museum of Art, and the Festival Hall, which means that Nakanoshima is the cradle...(2008-06-02T12:40:46+09:00)Read more
