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Useful Resources
Small questions. Useful answers. These resources help you explore work, study and everyday life in Japan โ one practical step at a time.
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying in Japan
Eight personal lessons from Ids's exchange semester in Japan, from last-minute visa stress and Japanese classes to friends, costs and coming home.
Explore 8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Studying in JapanAnswering Your Study in Japan Questions
Ids answers your study in Japan questions with personal exchange experiences, Japanese language advice, costs, applications and scholarships.
Explore Answering Your Study in Japan QuestionsFinding a Job in Japan: My Best Advice
Job-search advice from Idsโ 60-second Short: skills, Japanese, tailored applications, networking and interviews.
Explore Finding a Job in Japan: My Best AdviceHow I Got a Job in Japan (Not Teaching English)
The personal story of how Ids found a job in Japan outside English teaching: unanswered applications, a recruiter and an unexpected connection.
Explore How I Got a Job in Japan (Not Teaching English)Learn Japanese
Find your starting point, build a routine and explore the road from beginner to N1.
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Plan your monthly costs and see what is left from your income.
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Get familiar with everyday customs, workplace expectations and the less obvious rules.
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Practical study advice from Idsโ 60-second Short: choosing a course, budgeting, scholarships and making the most of Japan.
Explore Study in Japan: My Best AdviceUniversities in Japan
Compare study options and find starting points for researching your future university.
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