To roughly calculate the average monthly cost of living, we take 40% of that is ¥152,666. Adding the average Japanese rent of ¥64,544 and daily expenses of ¥109,066. That’s a total of ¥326,276 as the ...

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Salary: ¥1,200 ~ ¥1,450 / hour. Estimated monthly salary for 5 days a week x 9 hours (including 1 hour break) = ¥192,000. For ...

Let's explore the 10 One Piece statues in Kumamoto, each symbolizing the characters' connections to the area's history and ...

If you’re looking for a new apartment with access to Central Tokyo and a vast consumer landscape, check out the Ginza Line.

JET? Dispatch? Eikaiwa? University? Knowing which organizations in the English teaching industry in Japan offer the best pay ...

If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we review our database of top jobs posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. Lionbridge enables more than 800 ...

Working as an assistant language teacher (ALT) is a common occupation for native English speakers in Japan. Not only does it provide a secure way to move to Japan and start working, but there are ...

From Tokyo to Okinawa, we dig up the best local spots to travel to in Japan.

JET? Dispatch? Eikaiwa? University? Knowing which organizations in the English teaching industry in Japan offer the best pay and benefits can help you make the right decision. Pursuing a career as an ...