The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS) released a summary of their review on Japan’s foreign worker acceptance policy. They found that about 40% of highly skilled foreign professionals, particularly those with university degrees, remain in Japan, which was evaluated as “high.” They..
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July 19, 2024
Sharpen Your Japanese Skills with June’s Practice Resources!
Looking to ace your next Japanese proficiency test or simply improve your overall understanding? Look no further! This month, we’ll guide you to valuable resources that can help you hone your Japanese skills. Strengthen Your Grammar and Vocabulary:Head over to “This Month’s Practice Questions” at https://www.jlpt.jp/e/samples/forlearners.html (https://j-test.jp/page_id2066). This section offers a variety of practice tests specifically designed..
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July 8, 2024
Foreign tourists are surprised by the authenticity of Japanese food in Japan!
A survey by Norinchukin Bank found nearly 90% of tourists from various countries, especially China and France, said the Japanese food they experience in Japan is much different (almost 90%!) from what they have at home. The Norinchukin Bank surveyed 1,200 tourists from the US, UK, France, China, and South Korea who visited Japan in..
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