justinlawton4 days ago3 minTravelThe Proper Etiquette for visiting Shrines and TemplesJapan's primary religions are Buddhism and Shinto, both of which are widely practiced across the country, with countless temples and shrines
justinlawtonMay 73 minLifestyleApplying to a Job in Japan - 履歴書 and 職務経歴書If you've ever sought employment in Japan, you've likely encountered the 履歴書 (Rireki-sho) and 職務経歴書 (Shokumu-keireki-sho), two essential...
justinlawtonMar 172 minTravelHokuriku Shinkansen Extends to Fukui PrefectureThe Hokuriku Shinkansen is the bullet train that travels to the Hokuriku region or Northwest part of Japan and links Tokyo to cities such...
justinlawtonMar 94 minBusinessThe "Big's" of JapanWe’ve all seen the word “Big” used to describe prominent groups of entities that are at the top of their field, discipline, or subject,...
justinlawtonMar 96 minBusinessOverview of the Financial Services Industry in JapanHaving lived in Japan for most of my working life, I am often asked what exactly is the financial services industry (金融業界). It's a...
justinlawtonMar 94 minBusinessAn Introduction to Japanese Trading CompaniesIf you’ve lived in Japan or have done business with Japanese companies long enough, chances are you’ve heard about the “Shosha” or...