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Yesterday, I became Japanese
Yesterday, I became Japanese
Not really, but I do have a kanji last name now
Japanese Parents’ Mental Exodus Foreshadows a Grim Future for the Country
Japanese Parents’ Mental Exodus Foreshadows a Grim Future for the Country
More parents are choosing international and Indian schools over Japanese schools
Working in Japan Makes You Realize Why Japan Doesn’t Need English
Working in Japan Makes You Realize Why Japan Doesn’t Need English
I was one of the ignorant until real-life working experience in Japan changed my mind.
Japan Is Not the High-Tech Paradise You Think It Is
Japan Is Not the High-Tech Paradise You Think It Is
For all the engineering marvels that Japan is known for, the country lags in digital technology
The Takarajima Incident — Tragedy on Treasure Island
The Takarajima Incident — Tragedy on Treasure Island
English whalers’ demand for beef has dire consequences
The Underrated Art of Being a Mentee
The Underrated Art of Being a Mentee
What Japan’s Social Hierarchy Culture (Jōgekankei) Taught Me as a Japanese-American
Tips for a Safe Visit to a Japanese Beach
Tips for a Safe Visit to a Japanese Beach
Beware of riptides, tsunami waves, and new alcohol and tattoo prohibitions
“Racism”, Discrimination, and Prejudice in Japan
“Racism”, Discrimination, and Prejudice in Japan
Reflecting on decades of observation and experience
Everything’s Better When the Sun Goes Down
Everything’s Better When the Sun Goes Down
Nocturnal views of a famous Japanese garden
3 Reasons Why Japanese Binge-Eating Doesn’t Result in Obesity
3 Reasons Why Japanese Binge-Eating Doesn’t Result in Obesity
Though the modest eating culture is starting to slip away among single men
Confessions of a Vigilante Mother
Confessions of a Vigilante Mother
How children can change your outlook
The 3 Strategies I Used to Build a Successful Career in Japan
The 3 Strategies I Used to Build a Successful Career in Japan
Don’t just survive in Japan, thrive and live your best life
Where to Go in Kichijoji: Best Cafes, Shops & Restos
Where to Go in Kichijoji: Best Cafes, Shops & Restos
Enjoy Tokyo’s no.1 most desirable place to live in before making the move
Why The Yen is Losing Value
Why The Yen is Losing Value
Earning a salary denominated in yen is getting increasingly painful. Here’s my analysis of the causes, and potential outcomes.
I Quit My Job in Japan Because My Boss Expected Me to Work When I Was Dead Sick
I Quit My Job in Japan Because My Boss Expected Me to Work When I Was Dead Sick
Inside Japan’s absurd work culture
Why Japan’s Ban on Dual Citizenship Should Be Lifted
Why Japan’s Ban on Dual Citizenship Should Be Lifted
And why people secretly keep double citizenship
Why So Many People Feel Like Outsiders in Japan
Why So Many People Feel Like Outsiders in Japan
The origin of collectivism and individualism secretly embraced by many
Must-Read for Japonica Writers
Must-Read for Japonica Writers
An orientation guide to optimize your articles for Japonica and Medium
5 Manga Titles to Explore Japanese Traditional Arts
5 Manga Titles to Explore Japanese Traditional Arts
The fastest way to dive into Japanese traditional culture?
Laser Hair Removal for Children Ages 5+ Is a Thing in Japan
Laser Hair Removal for Children Ages 5+ Is a Thing in Japan
Reasons to hold off until they’re older.
