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Japanese vs. Global Work Cultures: My Experience Across Borders
Japanese vs. Global Work Cultures: My Experience Across Borders
From working in Japan with people from all over the world to adapting to life in the U.S.
Mr&Mrs Young
Dec 10
The Importance of Souvenir Exchange in Japanese Society
The Importance of Souvenir Exchange in Japanese Society
How to “Buy” Your Way in Japanese Society
Gad Gershoni
Dec 9
Being a Chinese Indonesian in Japan
Being a Chinese Indonesian in Japan
I sometimes feel left out, but it’s much better to live in Japan than in my home country.
Kevin Jonathan
Dec 6
My Crazy Night in Shibuya
My Crazy Night in Shibuya
Get ready to see a side of Japan you didn’t know existed
Martin Vidal
Dec 5
4 Habits I Kept Even After Living in Japan
4 Habits I Kept Even After Living in Japan
The struggle to remain “international” in a foreign country
Clairine Daphne Tjahjono
Dec 4
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Uncovering the Hidden Secrets of Traditional Japanese Earthen Walls
Uncovering the Hidden Secrets of Traditional Japanese Earthen Walls
Plus, everything you ever wanted to know about bamboo
Joe Honton
Nov 8
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
Yesterday, I became Japanese
Yesterday, I became Japanese
Not really, but I do have a kanji last name now
Marco Blasco
Oct 2
Your First Step in Moving to Japan (Ask This Question First!)
Your First Step in Moving to Japan (Ask This Question First!)
Your visa is the doorway to your journey.
Andrew Neely
May 31
Kyoto Took My Breath Away
Kyoto Took My Breath Away
Exploring Japan’s most beautiful city…
Noah Q
Nov 20, 2023
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
Yuko Tamura
Jul 7
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?
Shawn B. Swinger
Sep 13, 2023
Becoming a Ski Bum in Japan: Ja-Pow Adventures in Hakuba and Tsugaike, Nagano
Becoming a Ski Bum in Japan: Ja-Pow Adventures in Hakuba and Tsugaike, Nagano
Powder-filled days and onsen nights
Lizzie Michael
Dec 17, 2023
How to Add Your Story to Japonica
How to Add Your Story to Japonica
A Step-by-Step Guide to Publishing in Japonica on Medium
DC Palter
Jan 18, 2022
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Southern Japan
4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Southern Japan
How to prepare to thrive in Kyushu
Christine J.
Jun 30
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Write for Japonica!
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DC Palter
Jan 21, 2023
Eating Up Japan: Curry
Eating Up Japan: Curry
How a British import from India morphed into one of the most popular foods in Japan
bakagaijin
Feb 22, 2022
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.
Alvin T.
Nov 21, 2023
Revolutionizing Real Estate in Japan: 5 Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
Revolutionizing Real Estate in Japan: 5 Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
Amidst crisis lies opportunity for entrepreneurs to provide real value, build wealth, and revolutionize the industry.
JZS
Apr 4, 2023
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
Yuko Tamura
Feb 26, 2023
The Magical Experience That Is a Health Checkup in Japan
The Magical Experience That Is a Health Checkup in Japan
I love it! They are so organized
Federica M
Aug 8, 2023
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
Yuko Tamura
Aug 11
“Racism”, Discrimination, and Prejudice in Japan
“Racism”, Discrimination, and Prejudice in Japan
Reflecting on decades of observation and experience
Karen Hill Anton
Jul 29
3 Life Lessons I Learned From Cherry Blossoms
3 Life Lessons I Learned From Cherry Blossoms
Embrace the beauty of impermanence, simplicity, and renewal
Heroic Cheryl
Apr 14
Living in a Haunted House in Japan
Living in a Haunted House in Japan
It’s far better than I had imagined it could be
Diane Neill Tincher
Jul 11, 2023
A Japanese-Style School in Rwanda
A Japanese-Style School in Rwanda
This primary school in Kigali incorporates some of the best practices Towari Marie Louise learned in Japan
Suzanne Kamata
Oct 17
Japanese Dialect Stigma
Japanese Dialect Stigma
What is Kagoshima-ben and why can it be embarrassing?
Christine J.
Jul 17
Kukai and Esoteric Buddhism
Kukai and Esoteric Buddhism
Kukai Kobo-Daishi was a rare multi-creator
Miyabi's Movie Diary
Oct 22, 2023
Bits and Bytes and Cyber Secrets: Getting Caught Up in “Countdown to Decryption”
Bits and Bytes and Cyber Secrets: Getting Caught Up in “Countdown to Decryption”
DC Palter’s new cyberthriller will have you flying through the pages
Rebecca Copeland
Jul 2
Savoring Japanese Cuisine: A Textural Tale
Savoring Japanese Cuisine: A Textural Tale
It’s the oddities that make the culinary journey unforgettable.
Curious & Hungry by Carly Dela Cruz
Feb 1
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