Love and Relationships: We Are Single
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Love and Relationships: We Are Single

ByDwayne Cobourne

All the single ladies, put your cocktails down and listen…Recently, in addition to being bombarded by Japanese Jehovah’s witnesses, huge insects, emails from www.viagra.com, an enormous tax bill, and lots of hot sexy Middle Eastern guys, I have been also swamped by co-workers and associates politely informing me of their recent nuptials and their change of addresses from Unhappy Avenue to Blissful Ever-After Boulevard…

The Unofficial FAQ for the JLPT

The Unofficial FAQ for the JLPT

ByGrant Kondo

What is the JLPT? – The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT, 日本語能力試験) is a test of Japanese language ability designed for foreigners.  It tests primarily reading and listening skills.  It is a great way to motivate yourself to learn Japanese as well as a tool to measure your Japanese ability.  The certificate can also be…

Vietnam Holiday

Vietnam Holiday

ByJessica Grigg

A holiday should be exactly that, a holiday: a chance to unwind and refresh before heading back to the daily grind. Living in Japan, travel seems to take on a life of its own. Time restraints and sometimes overambitious plans mean that holidays in Japan, although very rewarding, don’t tend to be overly relaxing. So…