Visas for Software Engineers in Japan
Obtaining a working visa that lets you work as software engineer in Japan is relatively easy compared to other countries. It costs a company almost nothing to sponsor your visa, there aren't any…
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Gaijin
Browse gaijin in the Akihabara archive.
Salaries for international developers working in Japan
An interesting survey that allows you to get insights into international salaries of developers working in Japan. This information is rearly available elsewhere as the surveys conducted by the Japane…
Gaijin Buys 1 Liter Of ‘Milk’
A foreigner has bought what was believed to be one liter of fresh milk yesterday in Shizuoka Prefecture. “Yep, I just katta me some oishii gyuunyuu,” thought 32-year-old gaijin James D…
Gaijin Ages 15 Years On Flight Home
A foreign man living in Japan for the past two decades has aged around fifteen years on a flight returning to his home country. “I departed a young happening dude, but I arrived back an old unsk…
Six types of Japanese people you'll meet while living in Japan — An illustrated guide
Today we’d like to share our thoughts on six kinds of Japanese people foreigners might meet during their time in Japan. Let’s start off with one of the first types of people foreigners encounter…
Japanese woman stumbles on the power of the infamous "gaijin seat" phenomenon during flight
The same anomaly that makes foreigners feel icky is harnessed by Japanese people to get breathing room on public transport. ▲ “On a flight the young guy in the seat next to me was invading my sp…
Gaijin Wows Audiences With Flawless Jikoshoukai
A gaijin speaking to a local audience today has absolutely nailed his jikoshoukai. “That was my best jikoshoukai yet,” says 3-years-a-gaijin Kevin Robertson. “I even included…
Average Daily Living Cost in Tokyo Japan
If you are moving to Japan you might want to know how much does it cost to live in Japan? Or more specifically how much does it cost to live in Tokyo? This is the expected average daily cost living …
Gaijin Goes To Roppongi In Search Of Culture On Culture Day
A foreign resident living in Tokyo has made the journey into Roppongi this evening on the hunt for some culture. “It’s the best way to honor Culture Day,” said 27-year-old gaijin Trevo…
Gaijin Tries Natto, Dead At 25
A gaijin visiting Japan on a tourist visa has tragically died after convincing himself he should “at least try some natto”. Bruce Packer, 25, acknowledged that the fermented bean did indeed smel…