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A Life Enriched, Enhanced, and Empowered by Japanese Women
A Life Enriched, Enhanced, and Empowered by Japanese Women
Inspiring women, not stereotypes
Karen Hill Anton
Sep 25
Picking a Sake—Where to Begin?
Picking a Sake—Where to Begin?
If you’ve never had good sake, start with Dassai
DC Palter
Sep 19
Japanese Media Exaggerates the Illusion of Citizens Leaving Their Country
Japanese Media Exaggerates the Illusion of Citizens Leaving Their C...
Focusing on a few horror stories belies the reality that few people move abroad
Xiaochen Su, Ph.D.
Sep 18
Exploring Kyushu, Japan: 4 Must-Visit Cities
Exploring Kyushu, Japan: 4 Must-Visit Cities
Don’t miss the hidden gems of Japan’s southernmost island.
Kathy Matsunami
Sep 17
I Almost Got Scammed on a Land Deal in Japan
I Almost Got Scammed on a Land Deal in Japan
A real-life “Tokyo Swindlers” moment
Shawn B. Swinger
Sep 16
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I Ruined a Man’s Career by Failing to Understand Japan’s Gift Culture
I Ruined a Man’s Career by Failing to Understand Japan’s Gift Culture
Understanding the gift-giving etiquette
Hakima T A N T R I K A
Sep 24
3 Apps You Need for Traveling in Japan
3 Apps You Need for Traveling in Japan
Make sure to install these 3 apps to help your Japan visit
Kayo Matsubara
Sep 23
Return to Mount Fuji
Return to Mount Fuji
Success or failure, it’s a journey
Luke Naughton
Sep 12
Minding Your Own Business in Japan
Minding Your Own Business in Japan
Neighbors see nothing, say nothing, do nothing
Karen Hill Anton
Sep 11
7 Japanese Words I Miss In Social Situations
7 Japanese Words I Miss In Social Situations
Making friends will never be the same after living in Japan
Cindy Bryn
Sep 10
My Experience Studying at a Japanese University
My Experience Studying at a Japanese University
Looking back on two years living & studying in Japan
Clairine Daphne Tjahjono
Sep 9
Going To Japan? Get Off Instagram
Going To Japan? Get Off Instagram
Nothing spoils the country like viewing it through a phone
Paul S. Marshall
Sep 8
Wagashi: Japan’s Beautiful Desserts
Wagashi: Japan’s Beautiful Desserts
The beautiful designs and subtle colors offer a preview of the delicate flavors
Kathy Matsunami
Sep 5
11 Best Co-Working Spaces in Japan (for 2024)
11 Best Co-Working Spaces in Japan (for 2024)
A curated list of the best co-working spaces across Japan for your digital nomad needs!
JZS
Sep 4
Everything’s Better When the Sun Goes Down
Everything’s Better When the Sun Goes Down
Nocturnal views of a famous Japanese garden
Joe Honton
Sep 3
Okinawa on the 4th of July
Okinawa on the 4th of July
The Complex Experience of Being an American Tourist in Okinawa
Alex Mutnansky
Sep 2
Nagoya — The City of Food Loved by the Japanese
Nagoya — The City of Food Loved by the Japanese
Are you looking for the place with the most delicious food in Japan?
Kimchiman
Sep 1
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
Hakima T A N T R I K A
Aug 29
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
Alvin T.
Aug 28
An Awful Accident, a Dreadful Disease
An Awful Accident, a Dreadful Disease
Finding myself in need of medical care in America and Japan
Karen Hill Anton
Aug 27
Will Japan Allow Circle-K to Acquire 7-Eleven?
Will Japan Allow Circle-K to Acquire 7-Eleven?
The battle of the konbini is on in Japan
DC Palter
Aug 26
Exploring the Land of the Rising Sun: Student Edition
Exploring the Land of the Rising Sun: Student Edition
On a low budget? Solo travel? Is it doable?
Kevin Jonathan
Aug 26
As a Foreign Woman, I Hated My Life in Japan
As a Foreign Woman, I Hated My Life in Japan
Work, work, work
Hakima T A N T R I K A
Aug 25
Why You Should Visit Takamatsu on the Island of Shikoku
Why You Should Visit Takamatsu on the Island of Shikoku
A half dozen reasons to visit this Japanese gem of a city
Gordon J Campbell
Aug 22
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