This entry is part 58 of 99 in the series The ALTInsider PodcastThis week it’s an interview with a former Eikaiwa Teacher, Former ALT, current. The post ALTI056: Interview with University Associate Professor, James appeared first on ALTInsider.com.

In Episode 106 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O’Shea chats with returning guest Pee Jay about figure skating in Japan. Some people may be surprised to learn that figure skating is one of the most popular fan sports in Japan and its’ fans are intensely loyal. No matter where you go in the...

This entry is part 57 of 99 in the series The ALTInsider PodcastOn episode #055 I get up close and personal (via audio) with Andrew,. The post ALTI055: Interview with 4-Year ALT and Softball Coach, Andrew appeared first on ALTInsider.com.

Everyone talks about the importance of international markets and how startups need to think globally from day one. Few companies, however, build that goal into their DNA as completely as Miku Hirano’s Cinnamon. Cinnamon’s core product, Tuya is a micro-video sharing platform…   The post 44: How a Startup Went Global in Only 4 Seconds appeared...

This entry is part 56 of 99 in the series The ALTInsider PodcastOn episode #054 I talk to someone I worked very hard to track. The post ALTInsider054 : Making Money NOT Teaching English #7 Hotel Bellhop Noro appeared first on ALTInsider.com.

In Episode 105 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O’Shea speaks with returning guest Kevin Tarpey. They talk about Kevin’s attempt at through-hiking the Appalachian Trail, his time in Japan (interviewed him live), Japanese hospitality to foreign travelers and other adventures! Kevin (the host) also talks about Hanami, doing volunteer public relations work for...

This entry is part 55 of 99 in the series The ALTInsider Podcast Today it’s me answering a question I received about what to do. The post ALTI053: To Follow or Not Follow Detailed Lesson Plans appeared first on ALTInsider.com.

Japanese banking is one of the most conservative industries in one of the most conservative countries in the world. That’s what makes it both so difficult and so profitable to disrupt. Today, Paul Chapman talks to us about the founding and growth of Moneytree, a personal finance app that is quickly growing into something much...

This entry is part 54 of 99 in the series The ALTInsider Podcast Today it’s me answering a question I received about how to make. The post ALTInsider052 : English Club Conundrum appeared first on ALTInsider.com.

In Episode 104 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O’Shea chats with Derek Winston, the editor of the Japan travel and lifestyle website, enablejapan.com. The site covers tourist hot spots in Tokyo as well as places to shop and eat. The site includes stories, reviews and videos. Derek himself is also a very interesting...