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Rin
Our Local Legend in Osaka & Kyoto
Your guide to urban Japan. Always ready to share the best spots!
Writes our English blog posts.
Posts by Rin
Job Market
6 min read
Niseko Jobs Without Japanese: Roles That Work in English
Niseko jobs without Japanese: which seasonal roles work in English, which need more, and how to learn enough Japanese to settle in and enjoy your season.
10 Nov 2026
Job Market
6 min read
Best Ski Resorts in Japan to Work: A Season Guide
The best ski resorts in Japan to work a season, compared for working holiday makers: Niseko, Hakuba, Rusutsu, Furano and more, by jobs, housing and lifestyle.
3 Nov 2026
Job Market
6 min read
Working Holiday Visa Jobs in Japan: What You Can Do
Which jobs the Japan working holiday visa allows, which it rules out, and the work most visa holders actually do, explained from official sources.
27 Oct 2026
Job Market
7 min read
How to Get a Job in Japan on a Working Holiday
How to get a job in Japan on a working holiday: the realistic routes to your first job, and how to prepare your visa, Japanese CV and interviews before you fly.
20 Oct 2026
Job Market
6 min read
Ski Season Jobs in Japan Still Hiring: Applying Late
Left it late? Ski season jobs in Japan are still hiring from October to December. Which roles open up, how to stand out, and how to still get in this winter.
13 Oct 2026
Job Market
10 min read
Autumn Jobs in Japan: Harvest Season & Ski Prep Guide
Why autumn is one of the most underrated working holiday windows in Japan — harvest work, koyo foliage jobs, and how to line up ski season before everyone else.
8 Sept 2026
Japan Tips
5 min read
Working Holiday Japan: Tokyo vs Osaka - Best Cities Guide
Tokyo or Osaka? A full comparison for working holiday makers — job availability, cost of living, cultural experience, and which city fits your goals best.
10 Jan 2025
Job Market
5 min read
Working Holiday Japan: Complete Hospitality Jobs Guide
Everything about working holiday Japan hospitality jobs — hotels, restaurants, ryokans, and tourism roles, plus realistic pay rates and how to get hired fast.
28 Dec 2024
Japan Tips
5 min read
Working Holiday Japan Budget: Tokyo Cost Guide
Essential working holiday Japan budget guide for Tokyo — real monthly costs, typical expenses, and practical money-saving tips for working holiday makers.
15 Dec 2024
Job Market
4 min read
Cherry Blossom Season Jobs in Japan: Working Holiday Guide
Capitalise on Japan's peak cherry blossom tourism season with seasonal job opportunities for working holiday makers — where to look and when to apply.
5 Dec 2024
Job Market
5 min read
Working Holiday Japan Jobs With No Experience
Working holiday Japan jobs that need no experience — entry-level roles, on-the-job training, realistic pay rates, and how to get started fast.
25 Nov 2024
Job Market
5 min read
Working Holiday Japan: Best Time to Arrive
Complete working holiday Japan timing guide — when to arrive for the best jobs, whether that's ski season, cherry blossoms, or autumn harvest work.
15 Nov 2024
