The Inside Japan Podcast

This week 3 recruiters from AEON stop by and explain their experiences in Japan working for the company, transitioning from a teacher to a recruiter, and everything else you might to know about what working with AEON is like. Thanks to AEON for the interview!

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* AEON - Apply here! - Twitter - Facebook - Tube

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up

* Japanese Pro Wrestling

* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

* My Eikaiwa Teaching Experience

* Ibaraki 4k Vid

* Shinjuku Vid

* Application Requirements

* Ending Song

Thing to Do:

* Check out AEON's website!

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This week I share the harrowing tale of my Halloween Night. A night on which I was applying for Kindergarten in Japan. It was Titanic, War of the Worlds, and Battle Royale all mixed into one exciting and long night. More normal working in Japan stuff coming next week!

Enjoooooy

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* SOP Reviews - JET Hopefuls Facebook Group

* Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up

* Japanese Kindergarten Explained

* War of the Worlds

* Titanic *SPOILERS

* Ending Song

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out the discord and say hey

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This week I talk with Reina, a JET Program CIR that is kicking it in Kochi. Listen and learn how she got hired, what she does now, and what she plans to do in the future with her JET experience.

Enjoooooy

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Reina's Blog - Reina's Twitter (personal/not JET stuff)

* JET Application Walk-through with Reina

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* SOP Reviews - JET Hopefuls Facebook Group

* Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up

* The CIR Position Explained

* The Tofugu SOP Article

* Kochi Prefecture 4K Video

* Leaving early as an ALT

* CIR or ALT. What is better for me?

* Ending Song

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out Reina's Lunch Round-Ups

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This week I talk with Elliot, an HR Manager from HTM Niseko. Things we cover: What he does, how he does it, how he started doing it, how you can also do it, and a lot about what it's like living in Hokkaido thrown in for good measure.

Enjoooooy

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* HTM Niseko - Job Listings

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* SOP Reviews - JET Hopefuls Facebook Group

* Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up

* JobsinJapan.com

* Niseko Skiing Video

* Niseko Pizza

* My Interview with Edzo Seafoods

* Hirafu Main Street at night

* Ending Song

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out the jobs at HTM Niseko!

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This week I talk with Adrian, a JET Program Coordinator. I could explain what we talk about in more detail, but I'll instead say this -> Life Hack for JET Hopefuls: Listen to this episode.

Enjoooooy

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Adrian's JET Facebook Page

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* SOP Reviews - JET Hopefuls Facebook Group

* Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up

* Okinawa 4K Beauty Vid

* The deer in Nara

* Japanese Sign Language

* Sailor Moon - Naruto

* Ending Song

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out Adrian's Facebook Page!

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This week I talk with Nick, the person behind the legendary Fukuoka Now. Nick has been in Japan for over 25 years, and has been successfully running this free newspaper for more than half of those years. Hopefully there is something to be learned for everyone from his path from teacher to magazine founder.  If you want to learn more about him before listening, check out this article in the Japan Times all about him.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Fukuoka Now Website - Twitter - Insta - Facebook

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* ALT Elementary School Lesson Plans

* SOP Reviews

* Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up

* Fukuoka 4k Beauty Vid

* Fukuoka Now Archives

* Ending Song

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out an issue of Fukuoka Now!

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This week I talk with Travis from Darksideofthesun.net. Travis had a fun stint in Japan, got out at the right time, and now is a freelance writer. Who says you can't go home? Enjooooy.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Darkside of the Sun - Twitter - Facebook - The Comic Strip

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* ALT Elementary School Lesson Plans

* Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up

* Get Your Mind Right (e-book)

* Nesquik Bunny

* JobsinJapan.com

* Okinawa 4k Beauty Vid (Travis' first stop)

* Kobe 4k Beauty Vid (Travis' second and final stop)

* Escaping the Gaijin Bubble

* NOVA

* Ending Song

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out the article Travis recommended, obvi. -> Why did you come to Japan? My first honest answer.

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This week I talk with Diana Garnet, a singer/TV personality/voice actress in Japan. Diana started with a dream when she was very young and made it happen. From exchange student to ALT to the entertainment business, enjoy! 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Diana's Twitter | Website | Facebook | Youtube | Insta

* Diana's Latest Video - My Favorite Diana Song

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* ALT Elementary School Lesson Plans

* Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up

* Get Your Mind Right (e-book)

* Diana's TV Show

* Nerima, Tokyo 4k Video

* A Song from Himeka - Jenya's Blog

* Chris Hart on Nodojiman The World (video)

* Diana on the same show (video)

* How to play Go

* NHK Supernova

* Nekocon

* Bomberman Hype

* Ending Song

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out Diana's Website!

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This week I discuss with myself something you always want to remember when writing your SOP for the JET Program, or your cover letter for almost any job in the world. Don't let your day go to waste, listen to this episode about no wasted space.  :)

Enjoy!

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* ALT Elementary School Lesson Plans

* JET SOP Review + Interview Review

* Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up

* Tofugu's SOP Article

* 2018 JET Applicants Facebook Group

* Ending Song

 

Thing to Do:

* Writing your SOP? Get an extra set of eyes on it right here.

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This week I have a talk with Branwen from Gaba! Gaba does things a little differently than most Eikaiwas, so it was great to talk with someone from their recruiting department about their system, what to expect working there, and a lot more. Huge thanks to Gaba for the interview!

Enjoy!

(If you missed last week's episode because it showed up on iTunes late, check it out here)

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* Teaching at Gaba - Video on Teaching at Gaba

* Thanks to JobsinJapan.com!

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* ALT Elementary School Lesson Plans

* Join the ALTInsider Discord! - How to Get Set-Up

* My experience as an Eikaiwa Teacher

* Gaba Overseas Seminar List

* Ending Song

 

Thing to Do:

* Go check out the Lesson Plans for your Elementary School Lessons!

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