Daily life

Here you can learn about day-to-day life in Japan.



A Japanese news story from 2008: the high price of oil

A Japanese news story from 2008: the high price of oil

A student talks about a Japanese news story from 2008, and why she found it interesting.
She talks about the spike in oil prices, and the effect it had on Japanese society.


What I like best about Autumn in Japan: eating saury

What I like best about Autumn in Japan: eating saury

Autumn is a great season for visiting Japan. The scenery, the views, the food …


What I like best about Autumn in Japan: the leaves

What I like best about Autumn in Japan: the leaves

Autumn is a great season for visiting Japan. The scenery, the views, the food …


What I like best about Autumn in Japan: food & the scenery

What I like best about Autumn in Japan: food & the scenery

Autumn is a great season for visiting Japan. The scenery, the views, the food …


If Barack Obama became Prime Minister of Japan, I would like him to reduce the gap in society between rich and poor.

If Barack Obama became Prime Minister of Japan, I would like him to reduce the gap in society between rich and poor.

Shortly after Barack Obama is elected to become the next President of the United States, a Japanese university student explains what he would like him to do, if be became Prime Minister of Japan.


If Barack Obama became Prime Minister of Japan, I would like him to change the Japanese political world.

If Barack Obama became Prime Minister of Japan, I would like him to change the Japanese political world.

Shortly after Barack Obama is elected to become the next President of the United States, a Japanese university student explains what she would like him to do, if be became Prime Minister of Japan.


If Barack Obama became Prime Minister of Japan, I would like him to make Japan a more international country.

If Barack Obama became Prime Minister of Japan, I would like him to make Japan a more international country.

Shortly after Barack Obama is elected to become the next President of the United States, a Japanese university student explains what she would like him to do, if be became Prime Minister of Japan.


Helping homestay students settle into their host family

Helping homestay students settle into their host family

When you decide to study in a place where you don’t know much about the country and its culture, you are probably very worried and nervous. I will try to help you to get rid of your worries by introducing you to some of the customs that you should know before coming to Japan.


McDonald's staff, an ideal part time job for students

McDonald’s staff, an ideal part time job for students



Private tutor, an ideal part time job for students

Private tutor, an ideal part time job for students