Located in the Nagano Prefecture, Nozawa Onsen is a popular spot known for its snow-covered landscape and relaxing onsen culture. Many visit to enjoy winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding, but a trip to the thriving onsen town is a must to experience wellness and relaxation.
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What better way to practice your Japanese listening and comprehension skills than by watching Japanese shows! Learning Japanese by watching Japanese shows is a relaxing and entertaining way to study. However, with so many services available, finding a service with the shows you want to watch at a decent price is a pain. Let us help you here!
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There are two international plans offered by AT&T that can be used in Japan.
Unfortunately, many of these options are quite expensive and difficult to recommend.
In this article, we will be breaking down each of AT&T’s international plans as well as introducing a more cost-effective option: prepaid SIM cards for Japan.
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Kinosaki Onsen is a long-admired onsen town in Hyogo Prefecture, believed to have been discovered over a millennium ago. Many ryokans and restaurants line up along the Otani River, and visitors stroll the retro alleys in their yukata (Japanese garment).
Although many people bathe in the seven onsen open to the public, there are several accommodations where you can enjoy a private onsen experience!
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Kusatsu is one of the most famous onsen spots in Japan, known for having mineral-rich onsen waters. Located in the tranquil mountains of Gunma prefecture, Kusatsu is a long-beloved onsen town that has been welcoming visitors for centuries.
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Beppu is one of Japan’s famous onsen destinations, known for having the most onsen sources in the world!
Located in Oita prefecture, Beppu offers a variety of accommodations with scenic views of the sea and the surrounding mountains that are perfect for relaxing in onsen.
In this article, we picked out 10 ryokans or hotels in Beppu with private onsen to enjoy in a secluded setting. We hope this will assist you in having the best onsen experience during your stay in Japan!
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When I came to Japan on the JET Programme, I knew I couldn’t go without high-speed fiber internet if I wanted to keep on PC gaming. After building my own PC, all that was left to do was to get the internet set up. Being confident in my Japanese, I decided to go to the local store by myself to get a home internet plan. I managed to squeeze by, but if only I had known there was an easier way… here are 5 things to keep in mind before you follow the path I took.
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The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme has become an increasingly popular way for those interested in Japan to experience its rich culture through living and working in Japan. Here is what you need to know about being an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) while on JET and what a placement in Hyogo Prefecture has to offer.
Have you heard of Akita Prefecture?
Located in the north-eastern Tohoku region of Japan, it is the 6th largest prefecture in Japan. Akita Prefecture is located in the region marked as ‘5’ in the image below. It is surrounded by four prefectures: Aomori Prefecture – ‘2’; Iwate Prefecture – ‘3’; Miyagi Prefecture – ‘4’; and Yamagata Prefecture – ‘6’.
Are you thinking of becoming an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) in Japan? Do you want to move to Japan to work as an ALT in the near future?
In this article, we will briefly talk about what an ALT is and what they do in their role. We also talk about the merits of being an ALT. We will point out some things you might want to keep in mind if you are going to come to Japan to work as an ALT too.