What’s It Like to Live in Japan as a Malaysian?
It’s easy enough to dream of working in Japan one day, but we know it takes effort and commitment to get there. So, is all the hard work actually worth it? We gathered quotes from the lived experience of Malaysian talents who got a job in Japan to give you a picture of what actual life in Japan […]
Christmas in Japan: Traditions, Food, and Festive Lights
Christmas is one of the most anticipated holiday seasons in Japan. Brightly decorated Christmas trees, illuminations, red, white, and green tinsel, wreaths decorating shop windows, peppermint flavoured coffees, and hot chocolate with festive marshmallows just bring in the holiday spirit! You may be surprised to know that December 25 is not an official holiday in Japan. This is because only 1.5% of the Japanese population is Christian.[1] Rather than a religious holiday, Christmas in Japan is marketed more as a holiday for […]
Top Tips From 2025 Japanese Speech Contest Winners
What does it take to win a Japanese speech contest? For the winners of the 2025 ASIA to JAPAN Hirameki Japanese Language Speech Contest in partnership with Dai-ichi Life Techno Cross Co., Ltd., it’s a mix of perseverance, self-awareness, insight, and a touch of humor. Held in May 2025 in Pune, the contest provided a […]
Sea Day Festival Guide
Looking for ideas on how to celebrate Sea Day (海の日) in Japan? You’re in the right place! We’ve got you covered with the best beaches and water activities across the country to make the most of this unique summer holiday. Whether you’re into thrilling ocean adventures or simply want to relax by the shore and […]
Tanabata Japanese Festival Guide
What’s your biggest wish for this year? Is it a bright future working in Japan? Well, Japan has the perfect festival to help make that wish come true: the Tanabata Festival! Not only does this festival superpower your wishes, but experiencing the luminous celebrations around the country can also be a dream come true in […]
Studying and Working in Japan As a Malaysian Scientist: Breaking Out of His Shell
COUNTRY Malaysia EDUCATION Master’s in Science and Technology, at Prefectural University of Hiroshima COMPANY A global glass manufacturing company SUMMARY Drawn to Japan, upon graduation from a university in Malaysia, he pursued a scholarship that enabled him to further his studies in Japan and eventually work there. External support helped him come out from his […]
From Universiti Sains Malaysia to an Engineering Career in Japan: How I Surpassed My Expectations
Free Trip to Japan? Free Japanese Classes? Sign Me Up! I need to be completely honest: I had low to no expectations when I signed up with FAST OFFER International back in 2018. I didn’t think that in a few years, I would have an engineering career in Japan. Through luck, the arduous work of FAST […]