Backpacking in Japan

• Backpacking through Japan is best known for its high costs. With proper preparation and planning, you can very well keep costs down and do-able.
• Features: modern, traditional, varied and diverse. A mix of culture, cities and nature. Even though you can't communicate with everyone in English, there are friendly and helpful people.

Travel in Japan

• Traveling through Japan can be done very well by public transportation. The public transportation system works well. Japan is safe and you can either get the crowds or the quiet well.
• Cities to spot: Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.
• Animal spotting: there are sika deer, tiger cats, macaques, forest chamois, eagle owls, raccoon dogs, cranes and many dog species (including Shikoku and Akita), among others.

Studying in Japan

• The universities and colleges have high study requirements and are well regarded internationally.
• Studies: technology, management, robotics and economics are well known.
• Characteristics: Japanese education stands for hard work and discipline.

Internships in Japan

• Internships: internships can be found in a variety of sectors. Japan is at the forefront of technology, which can be seen in the range of technical courses available.  
• Characteristics: the English language will get you far in business, you have a big advantage if you speak Japanese.

Working in Japan

• Jobs: Language schools employ many expats. Or you can work as a ski instructor. You have a better chance of getting a job if you speak Japanese in addition to English.
• Characteristics: Japan has a large skala of tech companies and spots in IT available.

Volunteering in Japan

• Volunteer projects: especially in the agricultural sector or in hostels.
• Characteristics: short-term volunteering of 1 or 2 weeks is also well possible.

Working as a digital nomad in Japan

• Favorite cities: Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima.
• Characteristics: internet connection is good everywhere, and there are plenty of other things to do in the area for diversion both historical, cultural and spiritual.

Living in Japan

• Language: it's an open door ... if you speak Japanese you have a big advantage over other people who don't speak Japanese. In the cities, you can get along well with English. A challenge is not only getting to know the customs, but also understanding and applying them.

Stories, tips and experiences from Japan