The Inside Japan Podcast

This week it's an interview with someone working in the always sought after gaming industry. The day-to-day, how to get a job, how many hours a week he plays games, we cover it all!

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Anthony's Twitter

* Recontracting - The Big Decision

* NES

* Ireland 4k Beauty Video - Where Anthony is from!

* Street Fighter 4

* Shadowverse

* Hearthstone

* Disney's Magical Castle

* Candy Crush

* Gran Blue Fantasy As with unnecessary bouncing

* Mario Runner

* Nintendo Switch Trailer

* Pokemon GO

* Pokemon Sun + Moon

* Breath of the Wild Trailer

Thing to Do:

* Follow Anthony on Twitter!

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This week I reveal the warm-up game I used each and every class, and explain the many benefits of doing so. If your still on the fence about the idea, try it for a month and see if you aren't converted into a Yoko/Tate believer like I was all those years ago.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* So you Want to Work In Japan - The Interview

* Yoko/Tate Game Write-Up!

* Video of the Game in Action

* JET Program Q+A Live Event with Jason from MyArgonauts

* Cutting Down your Lesson Planning

Thing to Do:

* I asked a question this episode.. let me know what you think on Twitter or F-book.

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This week I speak dive deep into what being a social media and PR consulting is all about with Donny. From going to elementary school in Japan to a recent project he was a part of with Spotify Japan, this ep is filled with interesting tidbits to take in. If you have any questions about his job/working in a Japanese company, the comment section awaits!

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Donny's Twitter - Instagram - Facebook

* So you Want to Work In Japan - The Interview

* ALTInsiderResumeReview.com - Statement of Purpose Review

* Kansai 4k Beauty Vids (Where Donny lived through Junior High)

* 5 Guys Hamburgers

* Sophia University Introduction Vid (Where Donny went to college)

* Tim Ferris

* Beatport

* Skrillex

* Spotify Japan Presser (Donny helped do this!)

* Facebook Dark Posts

* Tower Records in Japan

* AKB Shaking Hand Ticket

* Pink Cow Connections

* Tomato Convenience Store

Thing to Do:

* Follow Donny on Twitter!

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This week I answer a question I've been getting in my inbox ([email protected]) quite frequently over the past month or so. Can an older person find work in Japan? The answer is a resounding YES, with caveats.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* So you Want to Work In Japan - The Interview

* ALTInsiderResumeReview.com - Statement of Purpose Review

* My Gaijinpot Posts

* ALT vs. Eikaiwa

* Potted Plant

Thing to Do:

* Leave a review on iTunes to earn my eternal gratefulness!

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This week I interview Ken, a youtuber and University teacher with a truly epic path through his time in Japan. It wasn't always a smooth ride, but Ken put in the work to land himself a great job in the end. Emulate his methods.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Ken's Youtube - Gaijillionaire

* Ken's Twitter

* Ken's video on Super Mario Bros. 2/ Doki Doki Panic

* Ken's recommended vid: Super Expensive Princess Throne!

* ALTInsider Resume Review Statement of Purpose Section

* JET Program Live Stream Replay

* So you want to work in Japan pt.4 - The Interview

* My GaijinPot Posts

* Pulling a "Nova"

* Metropolis Magazine

* Nihonmatsu Station

* The Fukushima Earthquake

* JICA

* Temple University Japan

Thing to Do:

* Leave a review on iTunes to earn my eternal gratefulness!

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This week I take a deeper look at what the Statement of Purpose is, what is required to be included and how to make yours a streamlined machine designed to get you a job with the JET Programme.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* ALTInsider Resume Review Statement of Purpose Section

* Live Walk Through of the JET Online Application Live Stream

* The More Fun ALTInsider.com

* Deep in Japan Podcast Host, Jeff

* Grey, Grizzled and Gaijin

* So you want to Work in Japan? Series

* Tofugu Statement of Purpose Guide

* The JET Coaster Statement of Purpose Guide

* Poutine

* Ghana

Thing to Do:

* Check out Tofugu's Guide to the SOP

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This week it's Jeff from the Deep in Japan Podcast dropping some epic knowledge from his experience living in Japan, teaching English, getting married, and a lot more. Check out his show here. (Deep in Japan Podcast)

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* ALTInsider Resume Review Statement of Purpose Section

* Deep in Japan Podcast (My Episode) (itunes Link) (Jeff's Email)

* My Instagram

* The Gaijin Bubble

* A Walk Through Waseda University Video

* Yakitori

* Getting Married in Japan - Asking the Dad if it's cool Reddit Thread

* Building a Better Relationship with your JTEs

* What to do when your JTE makes a mistake

* Deep in Japan Episode with Debitou

* Baye McNeil

Thing to Do:

* Check out that one time I was on Jeff's Podcast.

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This week it's me talking about a method to help you become more a part of your class and possibly even expand your social circle and Japanese skills. It's called the Ohayo+1 challenge, and if you do decide to attempt it be sure to let me know how it goes!   [email protected]

 

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* ALTInsider Resume Review Statement of Purpose Section

* USA JET Applications are open!

* Getting a better relationship with your coworkers

Thing to Do:

* Check out the new Last Minute Games Page.

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This week I interviewed Adrea, a 6-week JET ALT that is still very much in the magical honeymoon period. Usually I have veterans of Japan on the podcast, so it was a nice change of pace to talk with someone that is just getting their life going in the country.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* Adrea's Youtube

* The JET Programme

* Your Choices when coming to Japan to Work

* Kabuki

* Oita Prefecture 4k Glamor Shots

* Oita Onsen Video

* Handling Tokyo Orientation

* Owning Omiyage

* Having a good first day at school

* Legendary Lunchtimes

* Go Fund Me - The Service Adrea DID NOT use

Thing to Do:

* Check out Adrea's Youtube!

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This week it's me tackling the tough situation of what to do when you find yourself teaching alone in your classroom as an ALT. I don't mean running the class by yourself, which is fine, I mean physically being the only adult in the classroom. What should you do? Find out this week.

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Things Mentioned in This Episode:

* The JET Programme

* Twitter with Live Updates of New Site Design (9/16!)

* Old Theme of Website - New Theme of Website

* ALTInsiderResumeReview.com

* M&M's

* Skin that Onion

Thing to Do:

* Check out the twitter (@ALTInsiderFY) and new Instagram(altinsider)!

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