jaPODCAST – 10: Money Manners in Japan

jaPODCAST – 10: Money Manners in Japan

[https://jamaipanese.com/wp-content/uploads/japanese_money_yen.jpg] In the last episode, I did an interview with Dave Collymore a Jamaican who has been residing in Japan for a long time. Today, let’s talk about money manners in Japan. Intro Money Manners in Japan Respect Money Don’t overpay or underpay Use the tray and/or an envelope Respect money part 2 Coin purses Humility…

jaPODCAST – 9: Interview: Advice from Dave – a longtime Jamaican Expat in Japan

[https://jamaipanese.com/wp-content/uploads/dave-collymore-jaPODCAST-2.jpeg] In the last episode, I did an interview with Ariel Mathews who is from the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Ariel talked about her experiences as someone arriving fresh in Japan on the JET program. My guest today is Dave Collymore who is somewhat of a celebrity in the Jamaican community here in Japan.…

jaPODCAST – 8: Interview: Lets chat with Ariel! A new Trini ALT in Japan

[https://jamaipanese.com/wp-content/uploads/ariel.jpg] Today I have a Caribbean queen from the twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Ariel Mathews is fresh on the JET program. Arriving about a month ago and settling into life in Japan. I thought it would be interesting to talk to someone new on JET so that anyone applying for JET now or…

jaPODCAST – 7: Interview: Shikisha on being a JET in Japan

[https://jamaipanese.com/wp-content/uploads/shikisha.jpg] My guest today is Shikisha Cowan a longtime online acquaintance whose path also led her to Japan a few years ago on the JET program. Let’s chat with her today. Intro Who is Shikisha Cowan? Tell us about yourself in 3 to 5 sentences. What circumstances led to now residing in Japan and what is your job here?…

jaPODCAST – 6: Interview: Ayana on Expat life in Japan

[https://jamaipanese.com/wp-content/uploads/ayana_wyse.jpg] The special guest on episode 6 of the jaPODCAST is Ayana Wyse. An  American living and working in Japan. In this episode, I’ll be chatting with Ayana about her experiences in Japan as young professional and expat from the United  States. Intro How long have you resided in Japan? Have you lived in the same area…