Joy B.

I love going to different cafes and trying the cute sweets. Japan has the best sweets!

How long are you all going to wait until traveling?

Joy B.

PH

JP

Well considering one of the early cases of covid was that guy who went on a shinkansen, I'm not going to take my chances. I'll probably wait until fall or after.

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When do we have to apply for the government stipend by?

Joy B.

PH

JP

You have to check with each ward office because it might be different. It should say on the form they mailed you. I heard it's generally 3 months from when they start accepting applications. Mine ...

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Any tips about rainy season?

Joy B.

PH

JP

There's a lot of bamboo charcoal goods being sold for rainy season. It's supposed to suck up the moisture in your room. Actually there's a lot of tsuyu rainy season goods being sold!! ...

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Are all parks closed?

Joy B.

PH

JP

I think it depends on who runs the park. A lot of parks have been open but with lots of precautions. There are so many kids at the park near where I live because school's not in session and that s...

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Where to get masks

Joy B.

PH

JP

Sometimes if you go really early in the morning or JUST at the right time, the drugstore will get a new batch but they sell out so fast. But they never tell you when.

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is it hard to find a job right now?

Joy B.

PH

JP

Hmm it depends on the type of job. Convenience stores are open, but schools aren't, so teaching is out right now. It definitely helps to be in the country already.

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What is remote work like actually in Japan?

Joy B.

PH

JP

In terms of actual work? My friend says they just have to finish a set amount of work per day. He says it's great because he sometimes starts a load of laundry in the middle of work or takes ...

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Basic Japanese interview questions

Joy B.

PH

JP

I think the biggest first impression is when they ask you to Jikoshoukai - introduce yourself. You should say your name, some basic information about your background, things you like to do. Brief but ...

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How can I meet my idols?

Joy B.

PH

JP

I'm not sure which idols you're talking about, since not all of them offer handshake events, but buying their single that includes the handshake event ticket is the easiest. Or buying a photob...

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How do people tell their umbrellas apart?

Joy B.

PH

JP

I put colored masking tape on the handle of mine. I've seen people put string or hairties and such to tell theirs apart. But yes, sometimes they get stolen or accidentally taken and then you'r...

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