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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
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
Yesterday, I became Japanese
Yesterday, I became Japanese
Not really, but I do have a kanji last name now
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.
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
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
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
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
Confessions of a Vigilante Mother
Confessions of a Vigilante Mother
How children can change your outlook
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?
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
Eating Up Japan: Curry
Eating Up Japan: Curry
How a British import from India morphed into one of the most popular foods in Japan
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 This Tiny Mountain MUST be on Your Japan Itinerary
Why This Tiny Mountain MUST be on Your Japan Itinerary
The heavenly haven of Haguro-san in Yamagata Prefecture
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.
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.
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
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
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
