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From the author Celeste Heiter: "So you want to live and work in Japan? Well...take it from one who's done just that: Pack your bags, pull up your socks, and get ready for the experience of a lifetime." This book walks you through how to land a job teaching English (as well as many other opportunities beyond that) in Japan. It contains a wealth of resource information, with the addition of experiences, insights, and recommendations by thirty contributors with recent experience, or who currently live and work in Japan. Inside you'll find: - The all important quiz: Do You Have What It Takes? - Step by step instructions on: Researching from Home Preparing for the Move to Japan Arriving in Japan Finding a Place to Live - The Contemporary Job Market and What You'll Need to Land a Job in Japan - Dealing with Immigration - Extensive list of resources Survival Tips Cultural Do's & Don'ts Books We Like Movies We Like Useful Telephone Numbers
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Explore the Far East from the comfort of home through the cuisines of ten Asian countries, paired with movies by some of Asia’s most visionary filmmakers. With Asian food and film blogger Celeste Heiter as your guide, and Chopstick Cinema as your culinary and cinematic passport, savor the delicacy of Vietnamese Crab-Filled Summer Rolls as you inhale the intoxicating Scent of Green Papaya; relive the bone-chilling saga of a haunted village over a steaming dish of Pad Thai; spend a contemplative evening on a serene lake in a floating Buddhist temple as you nibble on Korean Kim Bap and Mandu Dumplings; feast on Samosas and Chicken Vindaloo while cheering a rag-tag team of Indian locals in a c...
Fifty vignettes of everyday life in Japan, seen through the eyes of an American woman teaching English there. From the Art of Tea to Zen Buddhism, these short essays, illustrated by beautiful color photographs, take the armchair traveler on an exploration of this often mysterious culture.
"From crawling through Buddha's nose at Todai-ji Temple to finding peace in Hiroshima, discover the secrets of savvy expatriates, seasoned travelers, and inspired locals. With its unique stroytelling style, and insights into dining, shopping, sightseeing, and culture, To Japan With Love is a one-of-a-kind guide for the passionate traveler"--Cover [p.4]
In this beautifully illustrated book, you will find everything you need to know about sushi, from how to choose and order it, to how to eat it. You will even learn how to make it at home. And if your efforts in the kitchen inspire you, how to become a sushi chef. Along with the history, evolution, and art of sushi, sections include nutritional value, health benefits, and safety concerns. The pronunciation guide, together with a thirty-nine-page sushi glossary and a reverse dictionary, are especially helpful in identifying and ordering sushi. Taken in leading sushi restaurants, full color photographs enhance your journey into the world of sushi. You will also discover the answer to such fascinating questions as whether or not sushi originated in Japan, the ideal temperature for serving sake, and how sushi knives are made. Whether you're a sushi virgin or a sushi veteran, by the time you finish reading The Sushi Book, you will be a sushi connoisseur!
A step by step guide to researching the market, getting a job, moving to Japan and succeeding as an English teacher abroad. Includes the popular ODo You Have What It TakesO questionnaire.
Featuring coloring pages of costumes in twenty Asian countries, Costumes of Asia invites both children and adults to discover the Asian continent through its fashion traditions. While coloring lively pictures featuring unique clothing and settings, readers will travel to countries such as Mongolia, where they will learn about the specially designed deel that is worn year-round to protect from the harsh climate, and to Korea, where the elaborate hanbok is worn by both men and women on special occasions. Along with providing an entertaining journey through the costumes of Asia, this coloring book also makes learning a fun, active process.
An artfully designed gift book presenting beautiful color photographs of everyday life in Japan, each accompanied by a haiku. Four sections, one for each season, are followed by a discussion of Haiku, Past and Present, as well as a description of each photograph, allowing the armchair traveler to explore the various facets of Japanese culture.
This book gathers together in one place all the information necessary for parents and students to make informed decisions on attending a boarding school in the United States. Essays by admission professionals, teachers, student counselors as well as currently enrolled international students outline how the admission process works, how to choose the right school, how to get admitted, and what to expect once you are in.