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- Japan’s Top Boss
- April 26th, 2010Category: Teaching in Japan
- The news of GEOS closing has thrown Japanese management into the news recently, especially in the foreign community. On a slightly brighter note, the Sanno Institute of Management in Japan surveyed this year’s new graduates about their “Ideal Boss,” and what they l ... » Continue Reading
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- The Story of Geos
- April 26th, 2010Category: Teaching in Japan
- We've taken a look at GEOS and the news late last week of its bankruptcy filing. Here is what we know so far. GEOS filed for bankruptcy due to an inability to continue to manage its debts. It seems as if the company has been unable to let go of a large number of ... » Continue Reading
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- Geos wants to halt bankruptcy proceedings
- April 23rd, 2010Category: Uncategorized
- This article was originally posted on JapanToday. You can find advice and help on what to do if you are seeking English teaching positions in the GaijinPot Japan Blogs. The founder and president of Geos Corp said Thursday he will ask the Tokyo District Court to ... » Continue Reading
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- List of Geos Schools due to close
- April 22nd, 2010Category: Teaching in Japan
- This is a list of GEOS school locations that will close as part of the companies bankruptcy. This list is available on the GEOS website in Japanese along with a list of schools that will stay open for the foreseeable future. Get advice on wh ... » Continue Reading
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- Help for Geos Staff
- April 21st, 2010Category: Uncategorized
- In anticipation of the uncertain news involving Geos we hope to keep readers and job hunters updated through the GaijinPot Blogs. For all those looking to quickly find new employment we recommend checking through the positions on GaijinPot. Access our Japan Jobs p ... » Continue Reading
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- English school operator Geos files for bankruptcy
- April 21st, 2010Category: Uncategorized
- The following was originally posted in JapanToday. We have just updated the list of schools due to close here. Major language school operator Geos Corp, mired in debts of 7.5 billion yen, has commenced bankruptcy proceedings with the Tokyo District Court, which or ... » Continue Reading
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- The GaijinPot Meetup – It’s tonight!
- April 16th, 2010Category: Uncategorized
- Date: April 22, 2010 – 7:30pm Time: 19:30~ Location: Hobgoblin, Roppongi (See map) It's tonight! GaijinPot and the Hobgoblin have teamed up to throw a big party at the Hobgoblin Pub in Roppongi. Hobgoblin is kindly providing the first keg of beer free and the ... » Continue Reading
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- Japanese Public Sleeping
- April 14th, 2010Category: Travel
- Tokyo Alpha Blogger Shibuya246 recently took a peak at public sleeping on Japanese public transport – something everyone quickly gets familiar with. Japanese train travelers often find themselves with a 30 minute or longer train ride where they can either read ... » Continue Reading
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- Next GaijinPot Meetup Thursday 4/22 @ Hobgoblin Roppongi
- April 9th, 2010Category: Uncategorized
- Dear all, The GaijinPot team is heading back to the excellent Hobgoblin Pub in Roppongi for our next GaijinPot Meetup. Come raise a pint with us and swap stories with fellow strangers in a strange land – Hobgoblin is providing free beer for the first keg and happy h ... » Continue Reading
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- Jessica Michibata
- April 9th, 2010Category: Uncategorized
- Jessica Michibata (道端ジェシカ) holding her new book “Jessic's Secret” during a launch at Shibuya Libro on Thursday. The book is a series of her fashion essays that have appeared in the magazine Gamourous since 2007. The book includes her own “life philosophy,” ... » Continue Reading