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92Osaka City Attractions - Things to do in the Kansai Capital
Osaka city gets a bad press that you would do well to ignore. Osaka is in fact a fantastic place to visit and live in. Here is a list of 10 things to do in Osaka, and short explanations about how to get to them.
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91An Expat’s Guide to Japanese banks - choosing the right bank, opening an account and sending money overseas
Choosing a Japanese bank can be daunting for foreigners who have just arrived in Japan. As one would expect, there are many retail banks to choose from. I’ve picked out three options with particular advantages for you to consider. Also, I’ve...
6 comments85Dinnerware: Things to consider before you buy
When choosing dinnerware, there are many important things to consider. This article explains the differences between soft and hard-paste porcelain, bone china, stoneware and earthenware among others, to help you make your decision.
2 comments79EFL Teaching Guide 1 - a two-page crash course for new English Teachers
By the end of this "crash course" in ESL/EFL teaching, you should be able to deliver a decent English lesson. Teaching English is an art, not a science, and even after years of practice, you will be learning new techniques every day. A four-week...
0 comments83Engagement Etiquette; How to propose
Popping the question is the start of the happy process towards marriage. But how do you get to those starting blocks? Engagement etiquette has changed rapidly in recent years with tradition having to merge...
3 comments89So you want to teach English in Japan? A Guide for Prospective EFL teachers
Like many Asian countries, Japan has a large appetite for native English speakers. China, Taiwan, Korea and to an extent Thailand offer similar possibilities for aspiring EFL teachers, yet as one of the safest, most convenient and generally...
3 comments86Love Hotel Guide - how to recognize and use a Japanese love hotel
Love hotels are, essentially, normal hotels except that you can pay by the hour and are rarely...
3 comments83Japanese Etiquette Guide - 10 things you CAN get away with without offending Japanese manners.
You may have read a lot about what NOT to do in Japan. The list of manners particular to Japan is long and intimidating to most westerners, but it is not all one way. While you’ll have to tighten up your...
20 comments75Stone tiles - Advantages and disadvantages of using natural stones for tile flooring
Natural stone-tiled floors can look so beautiful and so timeless that they can be worth the extra time and expense involved in laying them. Stone tiles are relatively difficult to work with mainly because they are products of nature rather...
3 comments89Is Japan an expensive country for expats and tourists? The truth behind the hyperbole
Japan’s reputation for being an expensive country has outlived its postwar period economic boom, which ended so dramatically in the 1990s. Its image can be off-putting for potential tourists and expatriates, but its reputation is exaggerated, as...
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