Senpai Success Story #4: James, and how he leveraged his language studies

Welcome to the 4th 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 […]

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Sydney @ Kyoto

Senpai Success Story #3: Meet Sydney, who’s focusing on becoming a JET and interpreter/translator!

[Update June 2019: Sydney’s dream came true!] Sydney writes: When I previously wrote about my experiences with Japan I mentioned that I was applying for the JET program. I recently learned that I was accepted as a CIR (Coordinator for International Relations) and will be leaving for Japan once again in August. I’ll be placed

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From Fuji-san at Sunrise

Senpai Success Story#2: Emily (Auto Industry Account Manager)

Welcome to the second 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

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Ashlee

Senpai Success Story #1: Ashlee (Bilingual Executive Assistant)

Welcome to the first 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

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Student: “I like studying Japanese language / culture, but you’re telling me I can use it in a job?”

Answer: “YES!” The college graduates I have interviewed in the past always amazed me with their Japanese language skills and/or knowledge of Japan. Some of you may be studying Japanese because it is fun or a neat class credit. Your family and friends probably ask you whether that major/minor even makes any sense for your

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