If you’re living in Japan long-term (or even just thinking about it!), having the right apps on your phone can seriously make life so much easier. From paying bills and collecting points to navigating trains and ordering coffee, Japan has … Continue reading 5 Apps I use Daily in Japan
If you had told me in early 2020 that I’d get back into anime and manga at almost 30 years old, I would’ve laughed. I’ve lived in Japan for nearly a decade, right in the middle of anime culture, and … Continue reading How I became a Weeb again at 30
Towards the beginning of November I travelled to Tokyo for my first Japanese wedding… EVER. In the 8 years I’ve lived in Japan I was never invited to a wedding but this time a Japanese university friend who I’m close … Continue reading 9 observations + Tips from attending my first Japanese wedding
When I asked on Instagram what questions people had about working in a Japanese company (outside of English teaching), the response was huge. So huge, in fact, that I had to break everything into multiple posts. This first one tackles a … Continue reading Working in a Japanese Company #10 – Am I treated Differently as a Foreigner?
On March 12th I left Japan on a 3 week trip with my roommate to South Africa. It was a once in a lifetime trip for me… we had talked about me joining her to visit her mother for 5 years and it was finally happening! Of course with the looming pandemic we did our research and kept an eye on the news the weeks leading up to our departure. Continue reading 3 Things I Learned From Being Stuck Out Of Japan For 5 Months During a Pandemic
For this next part of the series, I wanted to dive into something I get asked about a lot: the differences between working in the U.S. vs. working in Japan. Having worked in both countries, it’s always fascinating to see what … Continue reading Working in a Japanese Company: Part 9 – 5 Key Differences Between Working in the USA and Japan
Back by popular demand — here are five more mistakes to avoid when working in a Japanese company. These are all things I’ve personally learned through experience, confusion, and the occasional gentle correction from coworkers. If you’re new to Japan’s work culture … Continue reading Working in a Japanese Company: Part 8 – 5 More Mistakes to Avoid Working in a Japanese Company
Dining in Japan doesn’t have to be complicated! Use these below tips to help you navigate the food scene in Japan and you will be all set to enjoy a foodie’s dream! Here are 5 things about Dining in Japan … Continue reading 5 Things About Dining in Japan You Should Know Before Arriving
Every December, shops all over Japan start announcing their Fukubukuro 「福袋」— better known in English as Lucky Bags or Happy Bags. If you’re new to the concept, these are mystery bags sold at a set price, usually packed with items worth much more than what you pay. … Continue reading Why I Say No to Fukubukuro — Japan’s “Lucky Bags”
Winter in Japan varies where you are visiting, but most of the country gets consistently to 0 degrees celsius or colder during the winter, so it gets pretty cold… at least to me. I went from not knowing anything about … Continue reading 5 Ways To Survive Winter In Japan From A Native Floridian
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