How to Teach in Japan

Tetsujin 48, Kobe

Are you getting ready to come to Japan and teach?

Are you planning of becoming an ALT in Japan?

Are you a new teacher in Japan and needs some help in finding your way?

Or, you're just plain curious how teaching is done in Japan?

If you're one of these, then my latest e-book, Jumping to Japan (How to Survive Teaching in Japan),  is for you!

I wrote Jumping to Japan to help incoming Assistant Language Teachers (ALT). I've been a new ALT once so I understand the anxiety and confusion new ALT's may feel. Jumping to Japan covers topics of immediate concerns of prospective and new teachers such as:  what to do on the first day of school, what Japanese level should ALT's have to survive, how to prepare the first lessons, how to work with Japanese teachers and how to deal with Japanese students.

Its 20 pages are packed with the most essential information that could help new ALT's easily adapt  and understand the Japanese school system. It's short and sweet.

And what's more, this book is FREE! This is Purple Pen in Japan's second year offering. (Yes, this blog is on its 2nd year now! Thanks to the people who take time to read this blog, I'm inspired to keep this running.)

To get your copy just send an email to: fayevitz@gmail.com.
Copy and paste: Please send me a copy of Jumping to Japan. 
And voila! Jumping to Japan will be delivered in your inbox for FREE!

To get a glimpse of this book, click the Jumping to Japan header or just click this link!

May you find the information you need. Happy reading!

Where to See Autumn Colors in Japan

My favorite season is autumn and it's autumn now so Yay! I love the coolness in the air although I'm not really looking forward to the winter chill.

So why do I love autumn? 

First, autumn air reminds me of Christmas time in the Philippines. 

Second, autumn hints of romance and love. I just wish my love one is here.

Third, autumn in Japan signals the end of the year. And I really want this year to end. 

Last, the colors all around are just amazing. 

I won't explain my first three reasons but I'll just share the best spots for autumn colors viewing.

How to Avoid Dry Scalp and Dry Skin in Winter

My white bear and winter products

Dry scalp and dry skin are major problems during the cold months in Japan. Dry scalp causes dandruff while dry skin can cause chafing. I never had a disturbing case of flaky scalp until I started living in Japan. My skin has never looked so dry, I could almost scratch the surface, until I came to Japan.

To avoid these overall dryness, here are the products I use. I find them effective in the previous cold seasons in Japan: