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Stories with friends about learning Japanese, experiences with the language, and everything that comes with being a foreigner in Japan. Hosted by Risu Press (risupress.com) and Japan Switch (japanswitch.com).

Japanese With Friends Colten & Tyson

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Stories with friends about learning Japanese, experiences with the language, and everything that comes with being a foreigner in Japan. Hosted by Risu Press (risupress.com) and Japan Switch (japanswitch.com).

    Intercultural Consulting With Rie Eichmann

    Intercultural Consulting With Rie Eichmann

    Today we spoke with Rie, who works with foreigners looking to work in Japan, helping to familiarize them with the culture and way of working in Japan.

    Brought to you by Risu Press and Japan Switch.

    • 20 min
    Becoming a Language Learning Coach with Max Wilson

    Becoming a Language Learning Coach with Max Wilson

    Today we spoke with Max Wilson of Wilson Consulting in Tokyo. He is a sole proprietor in Japan, and assists companies with recruitment support in addition to running language learning coaching for foreigners and managing translation projects.

    Brought to you by Risu Press and Japan Switch.

    • 27 min
    Language Learning Tools With Sean Anderson

    Language Learning Tools With Sean Anderson

    If you've ever wanted to learn Japanese, but you haven't come across the right tool, you should listen to today's chat with Sean Anderson of crystalhuntersmanga.com. We talk about the ins and outs of his language learning products, as well as how you can actually create your own. Brought to you by Risu Press and Japan Switch.

    • 26 min
    Getting An Apartment In Japan As A Foreigner

    Getting An Apartment In Japan As A Foreigner

    Today we had the pleasure of chatting with Corey Niedzwiecki of jumpstartabroad.co.jp, and he walked us through the peculiarities of renting an apartment in Japan – especially as a foreigner. Learn about some of the pitfalls to watch out for, a trick or two to get your contract approved, and how you can cut out the majority of the hassle with one simple phone call! Brought to you by Risu Press and Japan Switch.

    • 33 min
    Talking Japan Personal Finance With Ben Tanaka!

    Talking Japan Personal Finance With Ben Tanaka!

    If you've ever earned a single yen (or you plan to one day), you need to start understanding the ins-and-outs of how personal finance works in Japan. Luckily, we've become acquainted with Ben Tanaka of Retire Japan, and he walks us through some of the basics of investing and planning for the future as a resident of Japan.

    Brought to you by Risu Press and Japan Switch.

    • 36 min
    Casual Japanese and Moving to Japan with Benjamin Carpey

    Casual Japanese and Moving to Japan with Benjamin Carpey

    Want to learn "street" Japanese? Interested in living like a local in Tokyo? Today the 2 owners of Risu Press got together to do an episode, covering tax mishaps, slightly "rougher" Japanese, and how not to ruin your life living long term in Japan.

    Brought to you by Risu Press and Japan Switch.

    • 36 min

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Great episode for Japan lovers!

Valuable advice shared in fun interviews 😊

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