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Part-Time Jobs

Finding Part-Time Work as Study-Abroad Students Many international students who have been staying in Japan for several years will agree that the cost of living here is high, especially when it comes to transportation expenses and even food expenses. So naturally, we all look for アルバイト o... READ MORE

Essential Japanese Phrases Every Study Abroad Student Needs To Learn ― Dining Out

Dining In a Restaurant in Japan Previously, we went through the essential Japanese phrases used for general conversation. Right now, we will talk about common phrases used while dining in Japanese restaurants. Well, I have to be honest about this. The dining in experience in Japan is very ... READ MORE

What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan

84% of Japanese Concerned about Trump Administration – Nationwide In a recent survey conducted nationwide, a vast majority of 83.8% of Japanese people show some kind of concern and worry that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump could create global instability, according to a Kyodo... READ MORE

Winter in Japan

Experiencing Winter in Japan as a Foreign Student Depending on what part of Japan you are planning to stay in, winter experiences in Japan can be vastly different. Big cities such as Tokyo and Osaka generally experience short winters with cold and sunny days and occasional snowfall. But ... READ MORE

Festivals & Seasonal Celebrations

Japanese Locals Love Festivals! Japan is widely known for having numerous seasonal celebrations which strongly display their culture and tradition passed on from several thousand years ago. To be honest, there are so many festivals carried out in Japan every year since every single shrine ... READ MORE

What’s Happening Now in Fukuoka & Japan

‘Marutto Fukuoka’ Ticket – Fukuoka Nishitetsu will begin to sell a brand new one day pass for foreigners — the ‘Marutto Fukuoka’ ticket, from  January 6, 2017 until March 31, 2018. The pass can be used on Nishitetsu’s Fukuoka City area bus network, and allows ... READ MORE

Important Procedures after Arrival in Japan

Welcome to Japan! You have arrived in Japan, obtained your student visa (or working holiday visa), and had your apartment rental contract signed. After that, you tell yourself, “Ahh, as expected, coming to live in Japan is so simple and easy”. But, before you know it, you find yourself trying to... READ MORE

Essential Japanese Phrases Every Study-Abroad Student Needs To Learn ― General Conversation

It’s Finally Time To Move To Japan! You have your luggage checked in, and you bid farewell to your family and friends. Now, in the airport terminal, you are waiting for departure and are all set to leave your country. You are looking forward to starting a new life in the Land of the Rising Sun – ... READ MORE

How to Manage your Living Expenses

Fortunately, Fukuoka has much a lower cost of living than large cities like Tokyo and Osaka. Utilities: Set your air conditioner at 28 degrees Celsius (82 F). It may seem high to you, but the outside temperature is much higher. This is a very effective way to save your electricity. In the... READ MORE

How to Stay Healthy

Fukuoka has a mild climate during most of the year, but it may be different from what you are accustomed to in your home country. For example, the temperature in the summer can go up to 30 degrees Celsius (86 F) with extreme humidity. It is important to hydrate yourself frequently in such conditions... READ MORE
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