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- Modeling in Japan 101: Watch out for the GWC
- July 19th, 2013Category: Work Tips
- If you’re new to modeling in Japan and really want to work, it’s important to get a variety of photos from different shooters to show your range. This shows prospective clients that you can go from aspirational young mother to va-voom shampoo model in the blink of a ... » Continue Reading
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- Business in Japan: Two Entrepreneurs’ Stories of Starting a Business in Tokyo
- July 15th, 2013Category: Starting a Business
- Lately I've been on entrepreneurship kick. As such, I've started to make it a point to sit down with entrepreneurs wherever I go, from Singapore to Taipei, and of course...Tokyo. While living here in Tokyo and studying Japanese, I got a chance to sit down with a coup ... » Continue Reading
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- Modeling in Japan 101: Audition Tips
- July 9th, 2013Category: Work Tips
- So you've gotten your head shots, set up a basic web page, and registered with the agencies. Then one random day, you get the email. An audition! In this post I will cover some of the do's and dont's of your first modeling audition in Japan. Behind closed doors ... » Continue Reading
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- Job Offer, Salary, Contract and Work Rules
- July 8th, 2013Category: Teaching in Japan, Working in Japan
- Job Offer, Salary, Contract and Work Rules Once you receive a job offer it is important to check the contract, especially when it comes to salary and working hours to make sure you have a thorough understanding on the terms and conditions. Usually in Japan you ... » Continue Reading
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- Crazy Costumes at the Anime Expo
- July 6th, 2013Category: Culture, Work Tips
- Day 2 of the Anime Expo kicked off and there were even more crazy costumes on display. Which one is your favorite? ... » Continue Reading
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- What to Expect in a Japanese Job Interview
- July 1st, 2013Category: Teaching in Japan, Working in Japan
- What to Expect During a Japanese Job Interview. The interview is one of the most important parts of the job search process. Your resume and cover letter are simply tools to get you to the interview stage. This is your chance to convince the employer that you are ... » Continue Reading
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- The Education of Japan’s Educators
- June 29th, 2013Category: Teaching in Japan
- Japan holds something of a world title in high test scores. Japanese pat themselves on the back about it, with snarling glances begrudge South Korea for beating them, and seem to generally ignore the fact that Scandinavia is performing better than all of Asia. Japan pri ... » Continue Reading
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- Modeling in Japan 101: Submitting to Agents
- June 25th, 2013Category: Work Tips
- Want to model in Japan? Poof! You’re a model. Okay… not exactly, but kind of. There are a few differences between getting started in modeling and commercial acting in Japan. I’m from San Francisco, and when I started nine years ago it was tough to get an agent. W ... » Continue Reading
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- Best Time to Apply for an English Teaching Job in Japan
- June 24th, 2013Category: Teaching in Japan, Working in Japan
- Best Time to Apply for an English Teaching Job in Japan Job hunting is a tedious process that requires a lot of patience. Writing a killer cover letter, perfecting your resume, applying to jobs and waiting for employers to call can be a stressful experience. T ... » Continue Reading
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- Social Media Tips for Job Seekers in Japan
- June 17th, 2013Category: Teaching in Japan, Working in Japan
- Social Media Tips for Getting a Job in Japan Applying for jobs today is very easy compared to before because of several advances in technology. In this video, Rhyming Gaijin gives a few social media tips that could help set up your application and increase your c ... » Continue Reading
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