Top stories published by My Passions—What Are Yours? in 2016

Living abroad in any country is needless to say, difficult. Besides the obvious cultural, language, and social differences, there are a multitude of unspoken rules in Japan, four of which I’ve listed below.

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

May 13, 2016

A Royal Visit To Kansai Soka Schools

Unbeknownst to us, the Kansai Soka Schools’ leaders had planned an exceptional experience, one befit for royalty. Although we arrived 30 minutes early, we were immediately welcomed by the Kansai Soka School’s Principal, President, and English-Japanese translator /…

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

May 13, 2016

3 Things in Japan That I Can’t Live Without!

1. Besides Sushi, Japanese Food and Staples are Surprisingly Inexpensive and Healthy!

Ever since coming to Japan, I’ve been cooking breakfast and dinner on most days…

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

Apr 12, 2016

A First Glance at an SGI Nichiren Buddhist Meeting in Japan

First off, the care and attention given to new members is outstanding. Of course, I can’t speak for everyone, but my experience thus far, has been superb. Last week, my mom visited a local Soka Gakkai International (SGI)…

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

Jul 30, 2016

Memories to Last a Lifetime at the SGI Hall of the Great Vow

The Meeting at the SGI Hall of the Great…

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

Oct 21, 2016

Experiencing the Startup Life in Silicon Valley // A Self-Initiated Mega Tour

PART I

Recently, my professor Chihiro Suematsu of the Graduate School of Economics and Management at Kyoto University sponsored 5 MBA students to join him in a…

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

Apr 16, 2016

Studying In Japan — What It’s Like Thus Far!

What’s it like to live in Japan? Well, for starters, I’ve experienced excellent customer service parallel to that of the high-end brands in the U.S. such as Nordstrom or even Zappos.

1. SUPERB CUSTOMER SERVICE

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

Oct 22, 2016

Experiencing the Startup Life in Silicon Valley // A Self-Initiated Mega Tour

PART II

Recently, my professor Chihiro Suematsu of the Graduate School of Economics and Management at Kyoto University sponsored 5 MBA students to join him in a…

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

Sep 24, 2016

The Essential Guide for Traveling Overnight in Japan

What’s It Like to Ride on a Night Bus? The Essential Guide for Traveling Overnight in Japan.

Julie Taeko in My Passions—What Are Yours?

May 28, 2016

A Natural Way to Get ~1 Hour of Free Stair Master Exercise with Mt. Daimonji Hike!

Looking for a way to de-stress, or just want to discover more places around Kyoto? Then, hike this awesome Daimonji trail. Although it’s not as clearly marked as trails in America, these…

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