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Japan Thrival Guide

Before coming on JET, most of us are young, bright-eyed and bit naive about our next adventure. If you’d like more information on the JET Program, check out the JET section of my blog. I lived in Mexico for 3 months with my family over summer vacation as a child, but I had no idea what Asia was about. […] Read more…

The Southeast Botanical Gardens in Okinawa

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…

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…

My Experience with Sexual Harassment in Japan

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…

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…

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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