Several years ago, Percival Constantine traded the frigid winters and skyscrapers
of Chicago for the typhoon seasons and volcanic eruptions of Kagoshima.
He is the Pulp Ark Award-nominated author of several books in the New Pulp
movement, including The Myth Hunter and Love & Bullets, as well as an editor
and English teacher. More information about his work can be found at his website,
percivalconstantine.wordpress.com. Also be sure to follow him on Facebook
(facebook.com/percivalconstantine) and Twitter (@perconstantine).
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- 4 Tips on Preparing to Move to Japan
- May 29th, 2013Category: Uncategorized
- Summer is almost upon us, and with that, means a new crop of foreigners coming over to Japan in order to work or study. Some may be arriving on the JET Program or with a private dispatch company to work as ALTs in Japanese schools. Others might be coming over to ... » Continue Reading
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- Don’t Cook That Fish!
- April 17th, 2013Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Food & Dining
- Much to the chagrin of my family (my mother’s side is Greek and my father’s is British, so fish was a common staple for both parents), I always had trouble stomaching fish. Even the smell of it cooking was enough to turn my stomach. And it wasn’t for a lack of attemp ... » Continue Reading
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- Media Without Borders?
- March 5th, 2013Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Play
- As many are already aware, October 2012 saw a new anti-piracy law taking effect in Japan. Prior to this law taking effect, penalties for piracy were limited only to those who illegally upload content, but now, it’s been extended to downloaders. Uploaders still face hars ... » Continue Reading
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- JET-Lagged?
- January 10th, 2013Category: Teaching in Japan
- Recently, I wrote a short piece titled, “Is the JET Program right for you?” This was a short article, just intended as a very brief primer on the JET Program, based mostly on my own experiences and the experiences of other JETs I’ve personally known. Some of the comment ... » Continue Reading
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- Is the JET Program Right for You?
- December 6th, 2012Category: Teaching in Japan
- Are you looking for a way to come to Japan and teach English? For over 4,000 participants every year, the JET Program serves as that doorway. Talk to a cross section of current or former Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) on JET and you’ll get a variety of different o ... » Continue Reading
