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Are you looking for an adventurous destination outside of Tokyo or Osaka for your next vacation to Japan? Okayama Prefecture should be at the top of your list—and the destination has a useful online tool to help with your planning. The Japan Heritage website is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn about Okayama—along with other hidden gems of Japan—and plan an unforgettable trip. With detailed background information about the area and its charms, you’ll be able to make the most of your visit. It’s almost like having a local guide right there at your side. In Okayama Prefecture, ...
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Working in Japan is a great chance to grow professionally. You’ll be able to improve your skill set, experience Japanese culture firsthand and meet new people from all over—even shift career paths if you want. One of the biggest challenges of moving abroad is finding a company that can provide employment and help sponsor your work visa. Luckily, some employers do offer visa sponsorship, training and relocation services to make the transition as smooth as possible. Yaruki Switch Group is that kind of company. Yaruki Switch Group is a Japanese educational company that offers private tutoring, En...
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Living and studying in Tokyo is a dream come true for people who love Japan— where do you start? What’s the best course for your career? The typical route is to pursue a visa through English teaching at an eikawa (English conversation school) or as an assistant language teacher (ALT). Unfortunately, English teaching often doesn’t support a resume outside of, well, anything but teaching English. It can result in wasted time if your dream job is outside education. Another option is coming to Japan under a student visa—but which school is right for your career, lifestyle and study goals? Which sc...
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For most of Japan’s international community, a taxi driver is probably not one of the first professions that spring to mind when thinking about jobs. However, perhaps we should think again: Spearheaded by their “Go Driversity” initiative, Hinomaru Taxi in Tokyo has been steadily adding non-Japanese employees to its team in recent years. Hinomaru Taxi’s employees enjoy a flexible schedule, competitive salary and a supportive working environment. We spoke with Karen Imada of the firm’s employment center about recent developments at Hinomaru Taxi and heard from several of the drivers themselves. ...
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Whether you’re looking for calm waters for the kids to swim in, a romantic stargazing experience with your partner or relaxation in an onsen overlooking the ocean, Toshima and Shikinejima are an ideal choice. These islands are more than 100 kilometers south of mainland Japan, yet still part of the Tokyo metropolis, resulting in great transport links by air and sea. At just four square kilometers, Toshima is one of the smallest inhabited isles of the Izu Islands. It’s popular for fishing, hiking, star gazing, dolphin swimming and bird watching. Nearby Shikinejima boasts numerous pretty coves, ...
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With easy links to Tokyo, which administers them, the Izu Islands are the perfect getaway for anyone seeking an island experience. Each isle has its own unique appeal and many activities to keep guests entertained. One way to enjoy a flavor of the archipelago is to visit three islands in one trip. Simply take the ferry from Takeshiba to Izu Oshima and then on to Niijima before a final stop at Kozushima, from where you can get a flight back to Chofu Airport in Tokyo. 1. Oshima, the volcanic islandLocated 120 kilometers south of central Tokyo is the volcanic island Oshima, with Mount Mihara, a 7...
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Traditional handicrafts and community ties make this off-the-beaten-track Tokyo-governed island worth the trip. Hachijojima has me thinking a lot about weaving. Not just because I’m here to make kihachijo, a traditional silk textile, but in metaphorical terms: the way disparate elements brought together in just the right pattern create something stronger and more beautiful. Hachijojima is part of the Izu island chain, located nearly 300 kilometers south of the city of Tokyo to which it technically belongs. For my first day, nature guide Yuriko Orui is showing me around the volcanic island, whi...
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National parks. They can be a refuge for those weary of crowded city life or a welcome escape from the monotony of an office job. Or, perhaps you have simply grown tired of the view coming from your daily commute and wish to travel across Japan’s less beaten paths. You’re in the right place. Here we present five of Japan’s 34 national parks for you to check out. The first two are in the Kanto-Koushinetsu area. To represent Japan’s northern and southernmost regions, our third and fourth parks are in Hokkaido and Okinawa, respectively. And finally, to round out our list, we’ve chosen a park with...
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Located in the Philippine Sea is the volcanic island of Aogashima, the most southern and isolated inhabited island of the Izu Islands chain administered by the Tokyo metropolitan government. Its unique double volcano caldera gives the island the distinctive shape and amazing views it is most known for. But there’s so much more to Aogashima—there’s the incredible ecosystem supported by geothermal steam vents, the unique crane set-up at the port to hoist landing boats up the steep cliffs, the locally produced liquor that is 60 percent proof, and the numerous small shrines and gravestones that sh...
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In February, the Agency for Cultural Affairs, in cooperation with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), revealed additional special content featuring exclusive destinations for its Japan Heritage website. The content helps provide a more relaxed travel experience—soaking in the local atmosphere and taking a deep dive into Japan Heritage’s unique combination of historical traditions and bold innovation. The new pages prominently feature photos by a famous Japanese photographer and exquisite high-definition videos. These give readers the sense of being virtually transported to Japan. A...
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