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1 week ago | 
japantoday.com | Rachel Crane
There are many reasons why foreign workers in Japan choose to work for a haken gaisha (派遣会社, dispatch company). These companies make it easier to find a job in Japan, especially for those without fluent Japanese or a local network. It might even make your Japanese resume look better. Working as a haken rodosha (派遣労働者, dispatch worker) can also offer more flexibility and freedom to explore different industries — something that’s harder to do in traditional full-time roles.
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2 months ago | 
savvytokyo.com | Rachel Crane
Finding an experienced, flexible, English-speaking babysitting service in Japan might sound like a tall order. But with more mothers working full-time and demand for bilingual childcare increasing, there are plenty of great foreign-friendly childcare options around Japan. Juggling a job and family life is no mean feat, particularly in Japan. The country’s demanding professional culture doesn’t leave a lot of room to work flexibly.
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Feb 12, 2025 | 
savvytokyo.com | Rachel Crane
Possibly the dreamiest reality shows around By Rachel Crane | February 13, 2025 | Lifestyle, Relationships Since Netflix revamped Fuji Television’s romantic slice-of-life reality hit Terrace House, countless shows have followed in its footsteps. But which of these real-world dating dramas are worth your time? Japanese dating shows provide something of an antidote to other reality fare. While Western offerings typically prioritize sexy shenanigans and outlandish drama, Japanese reality TV has...
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Feb 12, 2025 | 
japantoday.com | Rachel Crane
The Japan Family Planning Association reported in 2024 that roughly half of all marriages in Japan are sexless. Participants surveyed cited long work hours, childrearing and a sense that married sex is plain old mendokusai (bothersome) as reasons for giving up on getting busy. But does this trend hold true even in international relationships? And what can you do to bring back intimacy if the sex has stopped in your own marriage? Sexless Marriages in JapanSome people just aren’t interested.
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Feb 11, 2025 | 
blog.gaijinpot.com | Rachel Crane
The Japan Family Planning Association reported in 2024 that roughly half of all marriages in Japan are sexless. Participants surveyed cited long work hours, childrearing and a sense that married sex is plain old mendokusai (bothersome) as reasons for giving up on getting busy. But does this trend hold true even in international relationships? And what can you do to bring back intimacy if the sex has stopped in your own marriage?
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
blog.gaijinpot.com | Rachel Crane
Last summer, Tokyo DisneySea unveiled Fantasy Springs, a new port that took guests into the world of Disney’s best-loved fairy tales. Fantasy Springs marked the biggest expansion at DisneySea since the park opened in 2001. Fan anticipation was huge! To manage visitor demand, Tokyo Disney Resort restricted the number of guests who could enter Fantasy Springs. Only customers staying at one of DisneySea’s opulent hotels or those holding a special access pass could experience the new area.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
japantoday.com | Rachel Crane
Many visitors to Japan will want to find out how to rent a bike or a car. But have you ever considered renting someone to apologize for you? In fact, Japan has devised rental solutions for all sorts of predicaments, from the country’s shortage of pet-friendly apartments to the lingering cultural stigma around quitting your job. Here are 10 things you didn’t know you could rent in Japan. 1. A Middle-Aged Man2. A Date3. A Robot Dog4. A Real Dog6. Lolita Fashion7. A Haunted Ambulance8. A Room to Smash10.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
blog.gaijinpot.com | Rachel Crane
Many visitors to Japan will want to find out how to rent a bike or a car. But have you ever considered renting someone to apologize for you? In fact, Japan has devised rental solutions for all sorts of predicaments, from the country’s shortage of pet-friendly apartments to the lingering cultural stigma around quitting your job. Here are 10 things you didn’t know you could rent in Japan. A Middle-Aged ManWhy, you might ask, would anyone want to rent a Japanese ossan (informal for “middle-aged man”)?
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
travel.gaijinpot.com | Rachel Crane
Inawashiro Snow Paradise is part of the Snow Paradise ski resort chain, which offers ski and snowboard destinations throughout the Tohoku region. Here, you can enjoy gliding down the mountainside surrounded by typically incredible Fukushima scenery. What makes Inawashiro Snow Paradise really special, though, is the cutting-edge photographic technology that will automatically capture all of your finest moments on the slopes.
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Nov 23, 2024 | 
savvytokyo.com | Rachel Crane
Tune In & Get Loved Up By Rachel Crane | November 24, 2024 | Lifestyle, Love & Relationships Whether it's swoon-worthy romance, quirky comedy or kitchen sink realism, these J-dramas of Netflix reveal a lot about how the Japanese do love. There are plenty of reasons to enjoy Japanese dramas on Netflix. But have you ever considered using Netflix to better understand relationships in Japan? Maybe you’re introducing your Japanese partner to your family or want to know what you’re getting into...
