Regardless of whether you’ve never taken or never plan to take the JLPT, you’ve probably at least thought about it at some point. You decided against it, but you have a nagging thought: “I wonder if I could pass it?” This is usually fleeting, because one of the biggest annoyances of the JLPT is the months of preparation required before actually taking the test. What if … Continue reading →
There are a lot of programmers or people studying to become programmers that visit here. I thought this was a coincidence or maybe because the programming profession continues to rapidly expand worldwide. However, the more I started to get involved in programming myself, I realized something: Programming and Japanese are a match made in heaven. It’s no secret that a lot of programmers choose their … Continue reading →
In the past, I’ve pointed out some of the fun jobs and opportunities that await the dedicated Japanese learner that has perfected their craft. But I’m always excited when I get an e-mail or see an ad about a new job that makes me think “how cool is that?” The reason why a Japanese job can seem special to a Japanese learner is simple. Since you love the … Continue reading →
You may have visited Japan or studied abroad at a Japanese university. But have you considered taking the next step and actually working full-time at a Japanese company? Job hunting (就職 – しゅうしょく）is an integral part of a Japanese college student’s final year in college. Internships, “taking a year off,” or “network building” are still relatively uncommon concepts in Japan. So students begin job hunting … Continue reading →
I study Japanese. I love Japanese. I want a job in Japanese. Three simple feelings that led me to begin my new adventure in trying to start a career where I could finally use my hard-earned language ability. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into, but I would like to share my story of interviewing for my first Japanese job. I want speaking! For a … Continue reading →
More and more people who study Japanese these days eventually develop the somewhat vague, but very admirable goal of “using Japanese for work,” or “having a job where I can use Japanese.” This is one of the best goals you could possibly develop, since if you love Japanese and Japanese culture, a job that revolves around them will make that job enjoyable, and turn one … Continue reading →
If one of your major goals as a Japanese learner is to eventually get a job using Japanese, you have an inevitable challenge you know you’ll face: the all Japanese interview. People usually aren’t fond of interviews in general, but add Japanese to it and it’s a whole new level of nervousness. Even if your Japanese is good, it never feels good enough, and now you … Continue reading →
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a foreign actor in Japan? You occasionally will see some foreign talent in J-dramas and movies. How did they get that chance to act in Japan? What does it take? Recently, I had the honor of interviewing aspiring Japan actress Sarah MacDonald, who recently landed the role of Phillips-Sensei on the NHK morning drama 花子とアン (Hanako to … Continue reading →
