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…
Month: October 2014
Things I Don’t Understand About Japan
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…
Cheating in Japan
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…