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10 Years Living in Japan — A Reflection

I officially made 10 years living in Japan. The plan was 2 years. Here’s why I moved and why I’ve stayed.

Sep 11, 2019

10 Years Living in Japan — A Reflection

Sep 11, 2019

About Japanese Students Cleaning Their Schools

You may think, “That’s great! Why can’t our students be more like Japanese students?!” As someone who worked for 5 years in public junior…

Feb 9, 2019

About Japanese Students Cleaning Their Schools

Feb 9, 2019

Tokyo‘s Must-See Cherry Blossom Spots

It’s hard to compete with spring in Japan when the cherry blossoms, or sakura, are out in full bloom.

Mar 26, 2018

Tokyo‘s Must-See Cherry Blossom Spots

Mar 26, 2018

A Snowy Winter Day in Tokyo

It rarely snows heavily in Tokyo. In my three years living in the city, there’s been an average of one or two days per year where it really…

Feb 26, 2018

A Snowy Winter Day in Tokyo

Feb 26, 2018

Valentine’s Day Differences in Japan That You Can See

For those who may not know, Japan’s Valentine’s Day is somewhat opposite of the men giving flowers and chocolates day that many of us are…

Feb 14, 2018

Valentine’s Day Differences in Japan That You Can See

Feb 14, 2018

Why Street Photography in Japan Can Be Difficult

In countries like the US, if you’re in a public space, there is no expectation of privacy and therefore people are free to take photos of…

Aug 4, 2017

Why Street Photography in Japan Can Be Difficult

Aug 4, 2017

Japan’s Cherry Blossom Wallpapers

Japan’s cherry blossoms are iconic and each Spring, they really don’t disappoint. I’ve been lucky to take photos of them through my years…

Mar 24, 2017

Japan’s Cherry Blossom Wallpapers

Mar 24, 2017

Japanese and Social Media — A Little Different

When I moved to Japan in 2009, everyone in the country was on mixi, the Japan-only social network. In the following years, Japan finally…

Feb 8, 2017

Japanese and Social Media — A Little Different

Feb 8, 2017

Things About to Start Trending Amongst Japanese Teenage Girls in 2017

According to survey results posted on Japanese site Oricon Style, these are what look to be hot topics in 2017 amongst the Japanese junior…

Jan 13, 2017

Things About to Start Trending Amongst Japanese Teenage Girls in 2017

Jan 13, 2017

Finding a Job as a Foreigner in Japan

So you want to work in Japan but aren’t sure how. As someone who is on their second job in the country, I’ll tell you what I did as it may…

Dec 20, 2016

Finding a Job as a Foreigner in Japan

Dec 20, 2016

Barrett Ishida

Barrett Ishida

Tokyo-based marketing director & photography hobbyist. My evolving American expat perspective on life in Japan.｜@barrettish_ ｜ ▶︎ barrettish.com

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