Japan Podcast

The Japan Podcast -- Episode 075 -- "How to Save Money in Japan" Become a Patreon of The Japan Show Right Click to Download the Episode | iTunes | Stitcher Show Notes: Cook yourself Local Supermarket in the evening (Look for the 50% off sticker) Freezer is your friend Eat at home Bring your lunch to work during the week Buy things that are in season (Veggies and fruits) Local Farmers Markets Fish markets will have deals on several fish (fish bundles) The "Save your change daily method". Wholesale Markets (Costco, Mr Max) Check Apps and websites for coupon (i.e. McDonalds) 100 Yen Stores and Supermakets Point Cards Shop Online Get travel money but ride your bicycle or walk (ride the train there and walk home, take the bus instead of the train to save a 100 yen here and there, cycle if at all possible) Sukiya, Yoshinoya, etc. Don't join a gym, hit up the local parks and sports parks, get off the train one or two stops earlier and walk.

Japan Podcast - 074 - Typhoon Number 8 While halfway through recording a solo episode of the Japan Podcast I managed to catch Anthony "The Crank" on Skype, so we had a nice 30 minute conversation. He gave us the pre-summer update. It was great to catch up with him, and I predict more shows with both of us in the future!! Become a Patreon by supporting the show! Right Click to Download Episode 74 Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes [Link]

The Japan Podcast - Episode 073 In this episode of The Japan Podcast we answer a listeners question about teaching in Japan without a degree. Our listener has a somewhat unique situation with a "Child of Japanese Visa" (i.e. His mom or dad is Japanese). In the podcast I answer his question and give him some advice and recommendations. Housing in Japan What kind of jobs are available and what type to look for What to do in the first week or two ..... and lots more so have a listen :-) Right Click to download the episode Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes [Link]

Japan Podcast May 2014 Update Just a quick update to let you know what's going on. Stay tuned for a full episode later this week. Thanks, Eric "The Yank" Right Click to download Episode

Episode 72 - "How To Teach in Japan" [Right click and "Save As" to download file directly] Show Notes: 1. JET 2. ALT at a dispatch company 3. Eikaiwa 4. What to bring 5. Some Advice about teaching in Japan.