Anyone’s first day in the big and bustling city of Tokyo is without a doubt daunting. Trying to understand that spaghetti maze they call the subway is the first hurdle. Then, the next is navigating it all while millions of … Read More
For those looking for an internship in Japan and with an interest in international relations, there’s no going past this internship opportunity! As one of the very few overseas Australian postings offering a formal internship program, the Australian Department of Foreign … Read More
If you are looking for an exciting internship opportunity in Tokyo, Japan with ample networking opportunities, then the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (ANZCCJ) may be perfect for you. Internships with ANZCCJ are best suited for university students … Read More
The benefits of change are appealing – new lifestyle, new opportunities, new friends, change of scene. In spite of all this, you can’t deny the significant emotional and physical compromise in leaving behind one home in order to start afresh. … Read More
The following is a comprehensive guide I have created to help you understand the nitty-gritty details of job interviews in Japan. It covers details of the all-important handwritten resume, how you should look, as well as the ‘unspoken’ rules of Japanese interviews with regards … Read More
Living in the world’s most populous metropolitan city, Tokyo, I was lucky enough to interview Clarence Ma, a fourth-year undergraduate Law/International Relations student from UNSW, who is currently studying at the University of Tokyo (Tōdai). Last year, he was one of … Read More
What is the JET Program and what can I do? Established in 1987, the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET Program) is a Japanese government initiative dedicated to placing university graduates, regardless of their field, in Japanese kindergartens, elementary, … Read More
You’ve probably heard about Model UN Conferences, more often known as MUNs. At MUNs, participants (typically university students) role play delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN committees. Sounds geeky? You betcha. But it’s also a lot of … Read More
When it comes to being an exchange student in Japan, I would be the first to admit that I am a repeat offender. My first experience was as a Year 11 high school student, with the Iwasaki Sangyo Japanese Bursary … Read More
I moved to Tokyo in January 2014 to take up a 12-month long role as a Foreign Legal Trainee with one of the “big four” law firms in Japan. I confess that, prior to moving, I hadn’t properly thought … Read More