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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
The Wasabi Keeper of Izu
The Wasabi Keeper of Izu
He is a wasabi farmer, but more than that, he is Izu.
Job Hunting in Japan as a Student: What I Found Out
Job Hunting in Japan as a Student: What I Found Out
It was so different compared to job hunting in Indonesia
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.
Takashi Murakami: Kyoto Mononoke at Kyocera Museum of Art
Takashi Murakami: Kyoto Mononoke at Kyocera Museum of Art
I recently returned to Japan for the first time in 7 years and caught Takashi Murakami’s first big solo show in Japan in over 7 years!
My Crazy Night in Shibuya
My Crazy Night in Shibuya
Get ready to see a side of Japan you didn’t know existed
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.
Savoring Japanese Cuisine: A Textural Tale
Savoring Japanese Cuisine: A Textural Tale
It’s the oddities that make the culinary journey unforgettable.
Cleanliness Quirks of My Wife
Cleanliness Quirks of My Wife
Are these habits sensible or is she a bit crazy?
Finding My Voice as a Japanese Woman — Why Hello Kitty Needs a Mouth
Finding My Voice as a Japanese Woman — Why Hello Kitty Needs a Mouth
The curse of cuteness in Japan
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
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?
Takasaki City, an Undiscovered Gem in Gunma, Japan
Takasaki City, an Undiscovered Gem in Gunma, Japan
Experience the Charm and Rich Cultural Heritage of Takasaki: A Journey Through The Home of the Mighty Daruma
Shinto — The Peaceful Spirit of Japan
Shinto — The Peaceful Spirit of Japan
Love of nature is at the heart of Shinto beliefs
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
Yesterday, I became Japanese
Yesterday, I became Japanese
Not really, but I do have a kanji last name now
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
‘Torii Gates, Alcohol, and Anime’: The Japanese Need for Escapism
‘Torii Gates, Alcohol, and Anime’: The Japanese Need for Escapism
Let’s compare the different ways a culture can channel human wants
“Racism”, Discrimination, and Prejudice in Japan
“Racism”, Discrimination, and Prejudice in Japan
Reflecting on decades of observation and experience
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
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
