The Inside Japan Podcast

This week it's Higgins in Japan sharing his experience with moving and changing jobs in Japan. The good, the bad, the things you need to know.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* Higgins in Japan Youtube - Facebook - Video about Moving - Twitter

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* The Yearly Lesson Plans

* OPAS.com

* JobsinJapan.com

Thing to Do:

* Check out Higgins in Japan on 'tube.

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This week it's lonely me and a question from the mailbag ([email protected]). What can you do in your free time where there is no students in your schools? Listen in and find out....

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* The Yearly Lesson Plans

* Getting Started Studying Japanese

* Magic Folder Madness

* English Boards

* JobsinJapan.com

 

Thing to Do:

* Throw a question in the mailbag -> [email protected]

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This week it's an interview with Mike, a truck driver in Japan. He started in the navy, made his way into English teaching, and then took to the open road. A really interesting story.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* Mike's Website (Not updated in a few years, still good stuff though)

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* The Yearly Lesson Plans

* Tour of Navy Base in Japan (Vintage Youtube goodness here)

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out the Japan Podcast Network!

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Episode one starts with the unveiling of The Japan Podcast Network, and ends with an awesome interview with JET Maya, a master of special needs classes.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* Live Q+A March 19th 10 a.m.

* The Japan Podcast Network - Twitter - Facebook

* My previous podcast about Special Needs Classes

* Color-by-numbers

* One Piece

* Kyoto Beauty Video

* The Yearly Lesson Plans

* Leaving Early (Sometimes) Post

* Someone eating a lot at Sushi-Ro

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out the Japan Podcast Network!

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Started from the bottom and now we're here. 100 episodes. A whole lot has changed in my life since 2015, (3 moves, 2 kids, and no more teaching) but the podcast remains. I raise my glass to every listener and here's to 100 more.

The epic 100th episode needed an epic guest, so huge thanks for Koichi from Tofugu for awesomely filling that role. We talk about all about him, why he dug Japan, and the birth and future of Tofugu.com.

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* Live Q+A March 19th 10 a.m.

* Tofugu.com - Facebook - Twitter - Insta

* My episode on the Tofugu Podcast

* The Video where I first saw Tofugu (That Koichi couldn't remember)

* Wani Kani - Kanji Tool

* Eto Eto - Japanese Online Textbook (Coming Soon!)

* Textfugu - Online Japanese Textbook

* Deep Voice guy on Fiverr

* My First Episode Ever

* Edufire Wiki Page

* My take on Heisig

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out Wani Kani!

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This week its me interviewing Rob, an International School Teacher with a sweet website all about the craftiness that is craft beers. Grab a cold on and....

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* BeerTengoku.com - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram

* Yuzawa, Niigata

* My experience with Eikaiwa Teaching

* Shane English Teaching

* TESOL explained

* Countable and Uncountable Nouns

* #ThePullofGettingDrunkisStrong

 

Thing to Do:

* Check out BeerTengoku's latest article here: "Soapbox Article 10: Paying More for Less"

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This week its me interviewing Pete, a long time teacher in Korea. We discuss the similarities and differences teaching in Korea has with teaching in Japan, along with a healthy dose of the lifestyle teachers can expect in the country.

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* Teaching in Korea Overview

* Teaching in Korea Facebook Group

* CSAT (The Korean SAT)

* Test of English Proficiency (TEPS)

* EPIK Program (Korea's JET equivalent)

* Hagwon System (Korea's Juku)

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This week its me, and a special interview with a special guest with his own special podcast, Tim from Disrupting Japan! We get deep into all things start-ups and business in Japan. Go check out his podcast here -> Disrupting Japan Podcast.

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* My Latest Ask James on Gaijinpot

* Tim's Site - Tim's Podcast - Tim's Full Story

* Starting a Business in Japan Primer

* Uber Episode

 

Thing to Do:

* Go check out DisruptingJapan.com!

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This week it's just me, the mic, and a quick primer on all the school events you need to know about. I cover what they are, if you need to be there, and what you need to do if anything when you do attend. Schools events are for the most part cool, so take part in them!

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* Finale of Getting a Job not as an ALT Post

* Pizza Index Stays Strong in Japan

* Rising Wasabi Hire me!

* Entrance Ceremony Video from podcast guest Jason

* Example of Undoukai

* Great website with all the events and descriptions

* Last Week's Show: Teach English in China Episode

 

Thing to Do:

* Go check out this vid of a typical graduation

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This week we take a break from anything Japan related and take a deep dive into the world that is teaching English in China with Arnold from teach-english-in-china.co.uk. Even if you think you're a one country kind of person, it's never a bad idea to learn about situations much different than your own! Broaden your horizons, and.....

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

 

* Teach English in China Website - Facebook - Instagram - Youtube

* ALTInsider Mailing List

* The JET Program

* Shanghai Beauty Video

* The Streets of Wuhan (where Arnold Worked)

 

Thing to Do:

* Go check out Teaching English in China's latest vid!

 

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