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What can you do with a Japanese major? | Study and work opportunities in Japan

Posted on February 16, 2017February 16, 2017 by J LeClair

There’s more to do in Japan beyond teaching English!!

Am I fluent in Japanese? Yes! Sort of, maybe… not really.

Posted on February 2, 2017February 1, 2017 by J LeClair

Forget tests. Here are 8 ways in real life to measure your progress towards fluency.

I am the FIRST American Junior Vegetable Sommelier (with 99.999999% certainty)

Posted on October 7, 2016October 17, 2016 by J LeClair

It SEEMS like I am the first American to earn the title of Junior Vegetable Sommelier.

6 Surprising Things You Might Not Know About Japan

Posted on October 4, 2016October 17, 2016 by J LeClair

Here are 6 ways that Japan surprised me on my 8 visits there.

Test Results Announcement | Japanese Vegetable Sommelier Exam

Posted on September 27, 2016October 17, 2016 by J LeClair

I passed the Japanese Junior Vegetable Sommelier Exam after 2 failed attempts and 1 intense week of studying.

7 Things You Should Know Before Studying Abroad in Japan

Posted on September 20, 2016October 17, 2016 by J LeClair

Know before you go! Here are 7 things I wish someone told me before I studied abroad in Japan.

Hair Salon Experience in Japan

Posted on September 15, 2016October 17, 2016 by J LeClair

When I went to Japan, I went to the hair salon. In this post, I will tell you what to expect if you get your hair cut in Japan. I have been visiting this same salon for 6 years. Even though I am not living in Japan anymore, I go back every year!

Report from quest to become licensed Japanese “Vegetable Sommelier”

Posted on September 2, 2016 by J LeClair

Okay! I am back from the taking the Japanese Vegetable Sommelier exam. (If you are curious to learn more about… Read more Report from quest to become licensed Japanese “Vegetable Sommelier”

StudyingStudyingStudying (My past week in Japan)

Posted on August 26, 2016 by J LeClair

Since my brother and Kosuke left, all I have been doing is studying for my upcoming “Vegetable Sommelier” exam. This… Read more StudyingStudyingStudying (My past week in Japan)

Using an Ice Cube to Understand Regional Differences in Japan

Posted on August 26, 2016 by J LeClair

One thing I always notice traveling around Japan are the distinct regional flavors of different cities and areas in Japan.… Read more Using an Ice Cube to Understand Regional Differences in Japan

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