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Dating is hard anywhere. Why is dating hard for foreign women in Japan? Throw in a new culture, language, and country and BAM. You’ve got a recipe for confusion. In my experience, dating in Japan is hard. Don’t get me wrong, I’m definitely attracted to Japanese guys! I think they’ve got great hair and eyes, […] Read more…
For JETs that are choosing to leave Japan and venture into their next step, I have compiled a list of things to make your transition easier. Leaving is a hard decision and the leaving process is even harder. The transition out is a sad one and Japan will forever be a part of you. The […] Read more…
Everywhere in the world, we have unique ways of celebrating the New Year. For those who have been in college, we can reminisce happily on the drunken debauchery of the ringing in the New Year with annoying party favors and smudged mascara. (Or if you’re just that good, you looked flawless.) Bringing in 2013, I […] Read more…
Being an expat is one of the hardest and most rewarding experiences of your life. You encounter hardships like culture shock, rejecting, accepting or assimilating to your new culture, and communication barriers. The list of hardships is long, but the rewards are longer. As an expat, you learn to get creative. You build a foundation […] Read more…
My time as a JET is shortly coming to an end. I have decided to extend putting my time left at seven months. Now, it seems like a long time, but the way I see it, it’s really not. I will be preparing for my next adventure… Korea. Blog Posts You Might Like Advice For […] Read more…
Okinawa is so full of pretties and wonderful things to do. Sometimes the most underrated places are the best. The Southeast Botanical Gardens are a hidden gem in the middle of the island. If you like nature, petting animals, and organic food, then this awesome outdoor park is for you. Check out this site and […] Read more…
Living abroad is an incredible experience in life and not one everyone gets to do. You get to showcase your triumphs and fail. The good thing about this is that you learn from it and you never forget that chapter in life. More often than not, you can look back and say, “Yeah, I totally […] Read more…
I know I’m not the only one who tends to fall into a slump over the holidays. As an expat, it isn’t cheap to travel to your home country. Depending on where you live, you might have to take additional transportation like trains, planes or buses to get to an international airport. Some people choose to […] Read more…
I was chatting with a friend back home I haven’t spoken to in awhile. She praised my exciting adventures and how lucky I was to be living a fairytale life. And then I thought, “Does my life really look like a fairytale?” Sure, as an expat I get to have interesting experiences from trying […] Read more…
Japan can be a baffling and confusing place. I can tell you how strange it is, but until you experience it yourself, it’s something you’ll have to sit back and be bewildered with. With some things you have to shrug, say okay, and move on. Others will leave you with your brows furrowed trying to […] Read more…
The divorce rate in Japan is low, but why? While it is a social taboo, there’s still some underlying factors. Social outings in Japan are a very important part of making connections. It’s a way to become friends with your workmates and foster a good workplace ethic. Most of these parties start with the first party […] Read more…
This blog post is still very, very difficult for me to read and talk about. Sometimes when I read it, I get a horrible flashback that reminds me of how truly helpless I was during these situations which it occurred. And I feel even more angry that the bystanders did nothing to help us when […] Read more…
