Articles written by Andrew Beattie

This article is a brief look at the techniques used in sumo.

Jan 16, 2008 - Andrew Beattie

The preceding article looked at how your credit rating is created. This article will look at how to fix it.

Jan 14, 2008 - Andrew Beattie

This article is part two in a series of articles about buying your first home. This article will look at how much mortgage you should borrow.

Jan 14, 2008 - Andrew Beattie

This is part one in a series of articles about buying your first home. In this article we will look at the reasons for buying or not buying a home.

Jan 14, 2008 - Andrew Beattie

This article is how-to guide for making the most of life in rural Japan. It covers getting to know your town, discovering local festivals, and more.

Jan 14, 2008 - Andrew Beattie

This article deals with living in rural Japan. It focuses on housing and other necessities, and is aimed at helping people living and teaching in Japan for the first time

Jan 14, 2008 - Andrew Beattie

This article looks at how to find and join a private club in Japan. There is a club for every interest in Japan, and joining the one is a gateway into Japanese society.

Jan 14, 2008 - Andrew Beattie

This article covers the basics of joining a school club while teaching in Japan.

Jan 14, 2008 - Andrew Beattie

An overview of sumo, covering its history, ceremonies, rules, training, and tournament system. A quick look at one of Japan's oldest and the traditions surrounding it.

Jan 14, 2008 - Andrew Beattie

A step by step guide to taking an Onsen. Easy to understand instructions for tourists wanting to experience traditional Japanese culture during their travels in Japan.

Jan 10, 2008 - Andrew Beattie