The Inside Japan Podcast

This week I give my exist interview with the questions being asked by the new host of the show... Charlie! The show is definitely in good hands. Enjoy, and thanks. Right-Click to Download the Mp3 of this Episode [Follow James: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the podcast is available on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher....

This week is my last show. The show will continue (more on that next week!), but I won't be on it. Before you listen to this week's episode, I want you to know I am extremely grateful that you let me talk to you for as ever many episodes as you did. I couldn't keep doing it without you. (P.S. Got a few emails so I'm just going to leave this here. The following link is my ebook. You can buy it for $0.00, or more if you like. You are under no obligation to do so, but obviously I am extremely...

This week I talk about my experience with Sony Bank, a lesser known option when it comes to international transfers. Did I like it? Did I hate it? Was it better than transferwise? Listen and learn. Sony Bank Transferwise Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow James: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Follow Anming: Instagram | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to...

This week Charley drops in to talk with me and Anming about how he started his career in Japan with startups, ending up with his current HR position with Zenmarket. Charley on Linked In Zenmarket on JobsinJapan.com Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow James: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Follow Anming: Instagram | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com....

This week is a very old school episode in which I talk about teaching English! The perfect first day as an ALT, specifically. Enjoy. Further Reading: Your Perfect First Day Legendary Lunchtimes Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow James: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Follow Anming: Instagram | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the...

This week I introduce my new cohost, Anming, and we go over how to make Youtube a job while in Japan, or anywhere else really. Feedback is especially important on this episode, since this is a pretty big change over the past 500 episodes. Let me know what you think and onwards and upwards. Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow James: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] [Follow Anming: Instagram | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan,...

This week I go over the classic mistakes that everyone makes when trying to get a job in Japan. These are literally common sense. I also go over why you need to do an On-demand Interview on jobsinjapan.com if you haven't already. Seriously. If you want to work in Japan and aren't currently, there is no reason for you not to have done so. The On-Demand Interview Page -> On-Demand Interview As I annoyingly (for myself) promised, here are the previous interviews I've done with HR people (I'm...

This week as the last show of the year I go through what I think are the two types of people that are most successful in Japan, and what makes them so. I also explain just a few of the positive aspects of working in Japan, while of course not ignoring the negative aspects as well. Knowledge is Power. Have a great New Year and I'll see you in 2021. Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For...

This week I go over a great video that you all should check out about 3 hidden truths of dispatch English teaching companies. Go watch the video first, then listen to this for maximum satisfaction. Enjoy! (I also talk about Interac's newest video about 5 myths about the company.) Check the video here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDAiyehf-HA Check out his appearance here -> https://altinsider.com/podcast160/ Check out Interac's video I ask talk about here ->...

This week Peter from JobsinJapan.com dropped in to give us a direct line to the current pulse of the job market in Japan. Are things improving? Still doom and gloom? Is it actually a GOOD time to be looking for a job in Japan? All this, and a complete overview of the great new resume interview feature over at JobsinJapan.com. Check it out here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjDHlQ5qzGs Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out the Interview Feature Here: Youtube] [Follow the Show:...

I started recording this week thinking I would talk about why I think Japan is so interesting to so many people around the world. I ended up doing that, but I also added a healthy dose of self-reflection on the importance of being happy with yourself, no matter what country you happen to be living in. Enjoy! Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job...

This week David from Expat Empire dropped in to talk about his career spanning multiple countries (including a healthy stint in Japan), and how he didn't sacrifice his career by pigeonholing himself into living in only one country. Check out his book specifically about finding work in Japan here -> Passport to Working in Japan Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Check out Expat Empire: Website | Passport to Working in Japan ] [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show...

It feels good to be back! This week it's a recap episode talking about what happened during the last two months while the 10-week leaving Japan special was rolling along. Next week we return to regularly scheduled programming! Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every episode of the...

This week we end the 10-week leaving Japan special with just me, talking about stuff. Thanks so much for listening. I really mean that. If you'd like to see the schedule for the rest of the special check out the link here-> Leaving Japan Special Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next job in Japan, your best job in Japan, go to JobsinJapan.com. Every...

This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with a special appearance from Mrs. ALTInsider. We talk a lot about her odyssey of getting a VISA to live in America and more random topics. Enjoy! If you'd like to see the schedule for the rest of the special check out the link here-> Leaving Japan Special Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan, your next...

This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with a special questions and answers from people on twitter, Facebook and the discord. Good grab bag of stuff. Only two episodes left in this series! Enjoy! If you'd like to see the schedule for the rest of the special check out the link here-> Leaving Japan Special Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by JobsinJapan.com! For your first job in Japan,...

This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with the tale of me making the jump from ALT work to 100% freelance. It was scary, (and frankly still is scary), but I've managed to avoid homelessness for 6 years so hopefully I can keep it going. Maybe you can too. Listen and learn! If you'd like to see the schedule for the rest of the special check out the link here-> Leaving Japan Special Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube]...

This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with an overview of starting this very website and podcast. It's in a very different place than it was in 2015, but I'm happy with the path its taken. Nothing about Japan hear, this eppie is all about making money online. If you'd like to see the schedule for the rest of the special check out the link here-> Leaving Japan Special Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is...

This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with an overview of how I studied Japanese, why my Japanese knowledge is hemorrhaging (though I am a freelance translator), and what I would do differently if I had to start learning Japanese all over again. If you'd like to see the schedule for the rest of the special check out the link here-> Leaving Japan Special Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored...

This week we continue the 10-week leaving Japan special with an overview of my social life in Japan, and how I used alcohol a bit too much to fill in the gaps in my emotional state. Never thought I'd make an episode about this, but here we are. Enjoy. If you'd like to see the schedule for the rest of the special check out the link here-> Leaving Japan Special Right-Click to Download the Mp3 [Follow the Show: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube] This show is proudly sponsored by...