Stephanie in Japan’s “My Osaka”

There is this feeling in Osaka that is kind of hard to explain, but I’m going to try. We know we’re the underdog, but we don’t care. We’re okay with it because we know how cool we are…or something like that. We aren’t jealous of Tokyo’s fame because we are satisfied and content with living […] Read more…

Gina Bear’s Experience As An Expat Woman Dating in Japan

For many expat women, dating in Japan is a nightmare. Western women have difficulty adjusting to Japanese beauty standards and new dating rules. Sometimes our doofy expat brothers manage to score Japanese Barbie while us expat sisters are drinking copious amounts of booze, taking up a new hobby or stuck at home on a Saturday night […] Read more…

Lisa on “Being an Interracial Couple in Korea”

I came to Korea in February of 2013. Having never even been to Asia before, I had no clue what I was getting myself into or who I was going to meet. Moving to a new country meant not knowing anyone, and so I turned to the internet, including online dating, to meet people. While on […] Read more…

How to Deal with Culture Shock

Once you settle into your life in a new country, things start to be difficult. Around November or December expats tend to hit their low points because they’re missing out on special holidays at home. On Facebook, people post how they would give their right arm if they could have such and such or crying about the […] Read more…

The Best Nara Itinerary

Next to Kyoto is Nara, the place known for deer. When you travel, sometimes the best moments are falling asleep on a slow moving train. Get all your rest because you’re going to need it on the 45 minute journey from Kyoto. Make sure you wear some comfy shoes because you’ll be walking around a lot. […] Read more…

What to Expect on a Day on the JET Program

This is always the big questions many newbie JETs have. What will my work day be like? I know you’re gonna hate to hear this but… ESID (Every Situation is Different). Never fear, for what I can tell you about it my work experience to give you a rough idea on what you can expect. […] Read more…

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