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How to Get Japanese People to Talk to You
How to Get Japanese People to Talk to You
Three keys: off-seasons, off-times, and always look twice
Our Son Was a Daughter for 10 Minutes In Japan
Our Son Was a Daughter for 10 Minutes In Japan
The beautiful experience of home birth and the angel who helped us.
Beyond Barriers: Living in Japan with a Disability
Beyond Barriers: Living in Japan with a Disability
Japan has been thought of as lagging other countries in accessibility. Times have changed in a positive way.
The End of “Easy Fuji”? Climbing Mount Fuji in 2025
The End of “Easy Fuji”? Climbing Mount Fuji in 2025
A guide to issues facing the mountain and tips for visitors
How I Entered Japan on a Tourist Visa and Stayed for 10 Years
How I Entered Japan on a Tourist Visa and Stayed for 10 Years
An unplanned leap of faith
Pollen Allergies as a National Crisis in Japan
Pollen Allergies as a National Crisis in Japan
And how the government is trying to tackle it with gene-editing, mass replanting, and more
Tokyo’s Hidden Paradise: The Ogasawara/Bonin Islands
Tokyo’s Hidden Paradise: The Ogasawara/Bonin Islands
Rare Nature, Rich History, and Warm-Hearted Islanders — A Destination That Will Captivate You
Japan’s Lunch Culture
Japan’s Lunch Culture
Lunchtime in Japan isn’t just about satisfying your hunger — it’s a reflection of workplace dynamics, social norms, and team bonding.
Kanji Notes: 01 “酒 SAKE”
Kanji Notes: 01 “酒 SAKE”
A Japanese novelist writes easily and casually about her thoughts on kanji, the tool she uses
An Ode to the Japanese Konbini
An Ode to the Japanese Konbini
The legendary convenience stores are gonna be what I miss most about Japan.
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow: Japanese Culture Connects Us
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow: Japanese Culture Connects Us
Common experiences facilitate empathy
Everything’s Better When the Sun Goes Down
Everything’s Better When the Sun Goes Down
Nocturnal views of a famous Japanese garden
The Strange Expectations of My Japanese In-laws
The Strange Expectations of My Japanese In-laws
The conditions they placed on our marriage
The Takarajima Incident — Tragedy on Treasure Island
The Takarajima Incident — Tragedy on Treasure Island
English whalers’ demand for beef has dire consequences
Inside the World of Japan’s Secretive Hostess Clubs
Inside the World of Japan’s Secretive Hostess Clubs
What Motivates the Girls Who Work There?
Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Philosophy of Beauty in Imperfection
Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Philosophy of Beauty in Imperfection
Apply these life lessons for happiness, fulfillment, & inner peace
My Approach to Learning Kanji While Travelling in Japan
My Approach to Learning Kanji While Travelling in Japan
Starting with 71 easy-to-read placenames
What I’ll Miss Most From Two and a Half Years Living In Japan
What I’ll Miss Most From Two and a Half Years Living In Japan
Reflecting on the most beautiful chapter of my life
8 Flowers of Japanese Spring that Aren’t Sakura Cherry
8 Flowers of Japanese Spring that Aren’t Sakura Cherry
Wisteria, shibazakura, plum blossoms, and many more to enjoy
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.
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
