My best day in Japan was probably my most challenging day. It was also technically 2 days because it occurred through the night. What was it? I climbed Mt. Fuji! Apparently there is a saying which I never heard until today when I looked up some articles on Mt. Fuji: “He who doesn’t climb Mt […]
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When you look up “hourensou,” the Japanese dictionary points you to “spinach.” But there is another reference that applies to business, and it is an acronym that stands for three words: Hou: 報告 （ほうこく） houkoku —> report Ren: 連絡 （れんらく） renraku —> communication Sou: 相談 （そうだん） soudan —> consult/discuss This way of thinking is important not just in
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Welcome to the 8th Senpai Success Story, where you can read about others who have walked a unique career path using their Japanese language/cultural skills. If you have your own SSS to share, please read more here. (Psst: Senpai means “mentor” or “teacher,” and the concept is important to understand for anyone wishing to work
Senpai Success Story #8: Adam, the Public Affairs Advisor Read More »
Welcome to the Senpai Success Story where you can read about others who have walked a unique career path using their Japanese language/cultural skills. If you have your own SSS to share, please read more here. (Psst: Senpai means “mentor” or “teacher,” and the concept is important to understand for anyone wishing to work in
Senpai Success Story #7: Nicole, the Freelance Translator Read More »
Hello readers! The 1/26/19 Japanese Job Fair was a great time, and I wanted to devote this week’s blog to a topic that came up over and over again with the candidates I met. Many people said that they want to work and live in Japan, but they don’t know how to go about this.
“I want to work in Japan! But how?” Read More »
This seminar was great! If you are interested in my online training program, please read more here. Thank you! I’m excited to announce that my first Japanese Job Training seminar will be held on March 9 (Sat), 2019 in Auburn Hills, Michigan! (Registration and payment links below.) This is a passion project of mine that
My 1st Japanese Job Training Seminar 3/9/19 Read More »
Welcome to the Senpai Success Story, where you can read about others who have walked a unique career path using their Japanese language/cultural skills. I am a particular fan of this week’s SSS because I believe we need more Japanese language teachers to teach and inspire students. My own story started because of my Japanese
Senpai Success Story #6: Faye Sensei, the Japanese Language Teacher Read More »
Welcome to the Senpai Success Story, where you can read about others who have walked a unique career path using their Japanese language/cultural skills. If you have your own SSS to share, please read more here. (Psst: Senpai means “mentor” or “teacher,” and the concept is important to understand for anyone wishing to work in
Senpai Success Story #5: “It’s ok to fail; it’s not ok to give up!” – by Amanda Read More »
It’s a new year! What exciting things are you planning for in 2019? Ikigai Connections took a little break over the holidays, and now it’s time to party. There is much in store for this year, and I can’t wait to roll my ideas out. I will continue to publish weekly blog posts on Thursdays,
Are you going to take one step closer to your ikigai (= your passion) this year? Read More »
[Guest blog post] I’m happy to introduce my first guest blog by Sarah at postcollegeadulting.com! Sarah is a fellow Japan-lover and will share her knowledge of a couple Japanese language learning apps. (Ikigai Connections has no business relationship with these services at this time.) If you’re interested in learning Japanese, but don’t know where or how to start, you’re not alone! That’s
Japanese Language Apps – Which Ones Work? Read More »
