The Inside Japan Podcast

This week I sit in front of a mic and talk about September 1st. Not so much about the day, but what you should do on that day if you're living in Japan. Whether you are just about to start your journey through Japan, or have been here for years, 9/1 is by far my favorite day to take a moment to focus or refocus your life and your goals for your time in the country.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* ALT Elementary School Lesson Plans

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

* Get Your Mind Right Ebook

* Don't be a Bitter Gaijin

* Avoiding Burnout

* Kyari Pamyu Pamyu

* Ending Song

 

Thing to Do:

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

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This week Martin from Live Work Play Japan to tell all about his stints working in Japan and other countries doing translations, teaching, and a lot more. Be sure to check out their new book here.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* My New Podcast - My Insane Pace

* Live Work Play Japan - The New Book - Martin's Email

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* ALTInsider Discord - How to Get Set-Up

* Minna No Nihongo

* Daito Bunka University

* JET Alternatives

* The Montesorri System

* Finding a place to live in Japan as a foreigner

* Ending Song

 

Thing to Do:

* Go check out Live Work Play Japan's New Book.

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This week Alex from the Learn Japanese Pod drops in to share the story of his path through Japan. From the JET program to music to translation and a podcast, he's done quite a bit with his time in the country.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* Learn Japanese Pod - Twitter - Facebook - Alex's Email

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook - New Member Learn Japanese Pod! + TDRNow!

* ALTInsider Discord - How to Get Set-Up

* ALTInsider Elementary School Lesson Plans

* Last Week's Show - Creating Content in Japan

* The CIR Position Explained

* The JLPT Test

* Ending Song

 

Thing to Do:

* Go check out Learn Japanese Pod!

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This week its just me and the mic and a short rundown of how to make content during your time in Japan that actually lasts and isn't just a three month (or less) thing. If you have any questions or want to ask about collaborating just let me know.-> ([email protected])

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook - New Member Learn Japanese Pod!

* ALTInsider Discord - How to Get Set-Up

* Gimmeabreakman

* Rachel and Jun

* TokyoSam

* Live Work Play Japan Episode

* Ending Song

* OPAS.com

* JobsinJapan.com

 

Thing to Do:

* Have a minute to leave a review for the podcast? It really helps out. You rock. (Link)

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This week I present a very special interview with Graham from the dispatch company ALTIA Central. If you ever wanted to know what its like bring a hiring manager, what he looks for in ALTs, and how he got his job in the first place, jackpot episode for you this week!

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* ALTIA Central - Twitter 

* Other Jobs at ALT Companies

* The Changes Coming in 2020

* ALTInsider Discord - How to Get Set-Up

* Ending Song

* OPAS.com

* JobsinJapan.com

 

Thing to Do:

* Have a minute to leave a review for the podcast? It really helps out. You rock. (Link)

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This week its just me and the results of an impromptu unofficial survey I conducted with some real live JTEs. The question I asked them all was the same: What is the one thing you want out of your ALTs? The results are waiting....Enjoy!

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* The 10 year old JET Program Newsletter I talked about

* Dealing with your JTEs

* My Article about not standing in front of the room when you ALT

* Things to do when your not "on stage"

* Oblivion - Harvest Dawn

* The Meat Guy! - Use the coupon code "ALT" for 500 yen off your order!

* OPAS.com

* JobsinJapan.com

 

Thing to Do:

* Have a minute to leave a review for the podcast? It really helps out. You rock. (Link)

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This week Rika from CubicleThrowdown.com stops by to share her story of transitioning from being a paralegal, to a scuba instructor, to now a JET living in the inaka in Japan. Enjooooy.

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* Cubicle Throwdown.com - Twitter - Facebook - Insta - Her first 6 months in Japan post

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* The ALTInsider Yearly Lesson Plans

* JET 2018 Applicants Facebook Group

* Roatan, Honduras Scuba Diving Video

* Tokushima 4K Beauty Vid

* Breaking the Gaijn Bubble

* The JET Program Sub-Reddit - The Life in Japan Sub-Reddit

* My Article about not standing in front of the room when you ALT

* Scuba Diving JET Group

* Miami Disco - Perturbator

* The Meat Guy! - Use the coupon code "ALT" for 500 yen off your order!

* OPAS.com

* JobsinJapan.com

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out CubicleThrowdown!

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This week me and Liam (writer at Gaijnpot) debate who exactly is to blame for the current state of ALTing? I take the side that softly defends the dispatch companies, while Liam lays the blame squarely at their feet. Give it a listen and share your thoughts in the comments on whatever platform you listen to this on. Enjooooy.

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* Liam's Articles on Gaijinpot

* The Meat Guy! - Use the coupon code "ALT" for 500 yen off your order!

* The Article that Spawned this Debate

* Starting a English Broadcast at your schools by Tom

* Earthbound - Theme of Onett - Smash Remix

* OPAS.com

* JobsinJapan.com

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out Liams articles on Gaijinpot here.

 

Bonus Thing to Do:

 

* Check out what I got from The Meat Guy! The Barbeque Set of awesome! If you want one, be sure to use the coupon code *ALT* for 500 yen off. 

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This week its just me dipping into the ol' mailbag for some questions from you guys. If you'd like to add a question for a future episode, please do so here -> [email protected]

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* My Experience as an Eikaiwa Teacher

* PDOCast - Sword and Scale

* TokyoCooney - HikoSaemon - Gimmeabreakman

* MyArgonaunts Episode - Unrested Episode

* Pitfalls I feel into

* Umihara Kawase

* OPAS.com

* JobsinJapan.com

 

Thing to Do:

* Suggest some ending songs for me! [email protected]

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This week Brent stops by to share his tale of his life in Japan and his current job in the hotel industry.

Enjoy!

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* Brent on Twitter 

* The Hotel's Website

* OPAS.com

* JobsinJapan.com

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out Brent on Twitter!

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