So many things that are labeled as “cultural differences” have much simpler explanations. There are perfectly rational (and even mathematical) reasons why we have not seen a lot of entrepreneurship in Japan over the last 50 years, why we are starting to see a lot more of if now, and why we are likely to...

In Episode 67 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O’Shea speaks with an old friend from his days teaching in South Korea. Kevin Tarpey is an elementary school teacher from America who is about to embark on a remarkable journey for an important cause. An avid outdoorsman, Kevin lost both of his parents to...

This entry is part 11 of 99 in the series The ALTInsider Podcast The 75% rule is a guideline to help you enjoy your life. The post ALTI 009: The 75% Rule Revisited appeared first on ALTInsider.com.

In Episode 66 of the Just Japan Podcast host Kevin O’Shea talks about having surgery in Japan. This can be a frightening experience no matter where you are let alone in a foreign country. Kevin talks about his recent as well as about health care/insurance and dealing with the language barrier in the Japanese health...

This entry is part 10 of 99 in the series The ALTInsider Podcast Special needs classes are just like normal classes, but feel a little. The post ALTI 008: Special Needs Classes appeared first on ALTInsider.com.

Gengo understands the need for small-batch translation. Global communication takes place exponentially faster than the project management cycle, and understanding is way too important to be left to machines. And with even the smallest and most early stage startups understand the importance of going global, Gengo seems to have found their niche.

In Episode 65 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O’Shea talks to Steven Lefever and Kendall Wiliams, two independent filmmakers based in Tokyo. Both Steven and Kendall have a fascinating background in arts and film and are doing some very creative work in Tokyo. They talk about what it takes to get involved in...

This entry is part 9 of 99 in the series The ALTInsider Podcast Silent Classes. My least favorite kind of class. It’s tough to make. The post ALTI 007: Your Action Plan for Silent Classes appeared first on ALTInsider.com.

This entry is part 8 of 99 in the series The ALTInsider Podcast Episode 006 of the ALT Insider Podcast is all about those must-do. The post ALTI 006: Living in Japan “Must-Dos” appeared first on ALTInsider.com.

In Episode 64 of the Just Japan Podcast, host Kevin O’Shea chats with Clinton and Shaun, the cohosts of the 2 Player Select Podcast. Hailing from Canada and Australia, Clinton and Shaun live in Japan and host a weekly podcast that fouses on life in Japan as well as gaming. They talk to Kevin about...