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Flying in and out of Japan during COVID-19: A basic guide to a turbulence-free trip!
Need to go out and back to Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic? Let's refer to this guide to go over the current process of the travel .

Rich Bailey
Sep 13, 20217 min read
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Needle in the Haystack: Finding the Right Translation Company
When you need to translate someting, how do you find the right company for your translation needs?

Rich Bailey
Aug 18, 20215 min read
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Writing cross-cultural emails: The Japanese edition
Communication has been so easy in this digital world, but there is still something you need to know for a relationship with Japanese people.

Rich Bailey
Jul 23, 20215 min read
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Is inefficiency actually valuable?
How much time do you think you waste on "useless" activities? These may actually help you lead a better life.

SIJIHIVE Team
Jul 9, 20214 min read
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East Meets West: Six English Words That Are Actually Japanese
Did you know that 80% of the English language consists of loan words? In this post, we’ll take a look at interesting examples from Japanese.

Rich Bailey
Jun 22, 20214 min read
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Can Business and Art Go Hand in Hand?: The Dilemma of the Entrepreneur and the Artist
We often do face very critical challenges to position ourselves as “entrepreneurs” or “artists”.

SIJIHIVE Team
Jun 11, 20214 min read
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Are bilinguals rational? How foreign languages affects the human brain
Did you know? Speaking a second language makes you more logical and rational.

SIJIHIVE Team
May 14, 20214 min read
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Improve your concentration with breathing techniques
Being in panic or freaked out? Then breathe.
Read our latest blog to learn how to breathe effectively.

SIJIHIVE Team
Apr 9, 20213 min read
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Are Short Sleepers Healthy? The Secret to Getting a Good Night's Sleep
Want 48 hours a day? Learn more about how to be a successful “short sleeper”.

SIJIHIVE Team
Mar 5, 20214 min read
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Wash Away Stress with Tears The surprising effects of “rui-katsu”
Did you know? Crying is not all about depression, it also helps the physical effects of stress.

SIJIHIVE Team
Feb 5, 20212 min read
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Do You “Dress up” for Telework? A surprising connection with productivity
If you were teleworking, with no online meetings and nobody to see you from morning till night, what would you wear?

SIJIHIVE Team
Jan 15, 20213 min read
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The Secret to Good Website Translation e-book
Please check and download SIJIHIVE's second portfolio about the "secret to good website translation."

S Satoko
Jan 9, 20211 min read
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Eating Habits That Boost Concentration: A must-read for teleworkers!
Working from home but cannot stay focused? Want to boost memory and productivity? Here are some tips to help you concentrate.

Satsuki Nagai
Dec 4, 20204 min read
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How to work without being overwhelmed - Be smart about dealing with “sudden work requests.”
Like many of us, you probably have a hard time focusing on your work. Learn some tips to be smart about deadling with "sudden work requests"

SIJIHIVE Team
Nov 13, 20205 min read
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Experience ‘Flow’ and Reach a State of Selflessness and Concentration
Do you know about a concept called “flow”?
In this blog post, we would like to dig a little deeper into this world view.

SIJIHIVE Team
Oct 9, 20204 min read
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The Golden Shield Project : China’s Great Wall of the Online World
Can we use Gmail in China? To make your life in China easier, let's learn some basics about ‘Jīndùn’ - the censorship system in China.

SIJIHIVE Team
Sep 4, 20204 min read
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From a Translation Agency to a Multilingual Service Provider: How to Organize for the Future
Reflecting on our organization's growth amidst the rise of AI and post-COVID changes.


Navigating the Divide: Exploring the Differences Between Western and Japanese Business Cultures
Exploring Cultural Differences in Western & Japanese Business. Learn about hierarchy, communication, decision-making, and more.


Copywriting is the key to success!
Copywriting plays a crucial role in building brand identity and communicating the values and benefits of your products and services.


Want To Be A Freelance Writer? Preparation Is Key!
Want to be a freelance writer and wondering how to get started? Read our latest blog to learn the fundamentals.


Leaving Japan: A Letter to Myself 14 Years Ago
Our talented content writer Rich is going back to the US! Here you can see how he spent his 14 years in Japan.


Japanese 101: Understanding Katakana
We are going to dive a little bit deeper into the Japanese language and discuss the less well-known katakana, one of Japanese alphabets.


Copywriting 101: Research
A client asks you to write about a topic you are not familiar with. In that case, how do you tackle research for this assignment?


Personal Branding for Freelance Translators
Branding is an important part of building a career as a freelance translator. See how to build the foundation of your success in the field.


English but not English: Understanding Wasei Eigo in Japanese
Do you know what is Hocchikisu or sukinshippu is? Read our latest blog and see how Japanese Wasei Eigo is widely accepted in the socierty.


Writer's Block? Five Tips To Find Inspiration
Have you ever felt that you are stuck in the middle of your writing activity? Read our latest piece to see five tips to find inspiration.
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