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Navigating Part-Time Jobs in Japan: Lessons Learned and Preparation Tips

Why work part-time in Japan? Benefits beyond just earning money Although it might just be a part-time job, it can provide enough money to fund your travels or spend on things you enjoy without disrupting your daily life. Especially in today’s economy, where everything feels expensive, even as a MEXT scholar receiving a monthly stipend, […]

Goodbye

Writing this, I’m realizing how lucky I was to step out of my comfort zone. If I’d stayed home, I’d probably be a manager by now, maybe married, living the “normal” life. But I always wondered, what if? Could I really do it, or would I just play it safe? Sure, I missed a lot […]

Why Yokohama is Better Than Tokyo!

Visitors to Japan usually start with Tokyo, go around the main areas downtown, then go to Kansai, Hokkaido or sometimes Fukuoka — yet Yokohama is right there, and they skip it. I can understand this to some extent, though, since visitors only get a few days or weeks and are trying to maximise their experience. […]

Guidance for New Nagatsuta House Residents: Daily Life

DAILY LIFE SECTION: sharing my experience on daily life 1. Kakaku website(価格.com) Kakaku.com is a very well-known price comparison and shopping information website in Japan, with the main functions of: With Kakaku, a credit card, and your phone number, you can buy most types of goods and services online at a low price (even insurance […]

Guidance for New Nagatsuta House Resident: Arrival

ARRIVAL SECTION: procedures you need to finish >> This blog can be regarded as the supplement to my blog written in November 2023 [ here ] 1. Credit card (optional, before departure) I highly recommend preparing a credit card that can be used in Japan. Having a credit card will make it easier to shop […]

My internship in Japan

Why did I choose an internship in Japan? In Science Tokyo, students can choose to do an internship in any country that they want. Some of my friends here have done internships in Germany, the US, Thailand, Indonesia, etc. For me, I chose Japan because I am fascinated by its unique work culture. Having heard […]

Empowering Women in STEM

In line with its mission of “advancing science and human wellbeing to create value for and with society”, Institute of Science Tokyo (“Science Tokyo”) is fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Many community members are dedicated to establishing a fair and impartial environment where community members value diverse perspectives and backgrounds, expand the scope of scientific […]

Winter break in Japan: a student guide

Exploring Christmas markets Despite the lack of a dedicated Christmas break, Tokyo hosts numerous festive markets throughout the month of December. Some are free to enter, while others require an entrance fee. I love to check the information on Tokyo Cheapo as well as photos and reviews on Google Maps before visiting each market. Be […]

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