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- Harajuku Thrift: Not Your Grandma’s Vintage… oh wait.
- September 27th, 2013Category: Living in Japan
- If you’re coming to Tokyo, you’re going to shop. It’s part of the Tokyo experience. I recently stepped out to film a Tokyo Minute segment on vintage shopping in Harajuku, which was super fun even in the sweltering Tokyo summer heat. Here are a few places we checked ... » Continue Reading
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- Job Offer, Salary, Contract and Work Rules
- July 8th, 2013Category: Teaching 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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- What to Expect in a Japanese Job Interview
- July 1st, 2013Category: Teaching 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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- Ramen, Games, and Guns: I Discover Yokohama
- June 28th, 2013Category: Uncategorized
- What better way to enjoy my first trip to Yokohama than to hang out with Anthony Joh and the crew from ACTV to produce a travel video for GaijiPot? It was a super fun shoot and I learned so much about Yokohama. It’s really beautiful… I kind of want to live there now ... » Continue Reading
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- Best Time to Apply for an English Teaching Job in Japan
- June 24th, 2013Category: Teaching 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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- A Visit to the Historic Toyota Automobile Museum in Nagoya
- June 18th, 2013Category: Uncategorized
- For most, it is impossible to think about Japanese cars without thinking of Toyota, the brand being so longstanding and synonymous with the Japanese automobile industry. With that in mind, it will come as no surprise that the automotive company prides itself on i ... » Continue Reading
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- Social Media Tips for Job Seekers in Japan
- June 17th, 2013Category: Teaching 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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- Tips for Applying to Jobs in Japan
- June 10th, 2013Category: Teaching in Japan, Work Tips
- Tips for Applying to Jobs in Japan In the previous video we discussed the options for getting to Japan. In this video we will discuss the steps need to apply for an English teaching job in Japan. One of the easiest ways to find a job in Japan is to upload your ... » Continue Reading
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- Executive Fight Night 2: The Aftermath
- June 6th, 2013Category: Events
- The Aftermath: Post Executive Fight Night II By Adam “The Landlord” German It’s finally over! For three months I was able to do something most desk jockeys only dreamed of; get a taste of the life of a full time athlete and train for Executive Fight Night 2. ... » Continue Reading
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- How To Get An English Teaching Job In Japan
- June 3rd, 2013Category: Teaching in Japan, Work Tips
- How To Get An English Teaching Job In Japan Moving to Japan to work is a big step in anyone’s life and before making the move there is a lot of preparation and many questions that need to be addressed. The more you are prepared before you leave the better off you ... » Continue Reading
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- Executive Fight Night 2: Float Like A Butterfly Sting Like Jimmy Lee
- May 16th, 2013Category: Events
- Float Like A Butterfly Sting Like Jimmy Lee By Jimmy "The Thunder From Down Under" Lee I grew up a fan to big boxing names like Ali, Sugay Ray Leonard, Tyson and the rest so when Executive Fight Night 2 come around I was quite excited to actually give it a try ... » Continue Reading
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- Executive Fight Night 2: Refugees International Japan
- May 13th, 2013Category: Events
- For people who have been displaced from their homes and lost control of their lives, one of the most important things is to re-establish a degree of normality in their lives – to rebuild self-respect. Projects such as community training and leadership help people to ... » Continue Reading