Hey there and welcome! You’re here because you know someone who is completely #obsessed with Japan. This blog post will give you gift ideas from Japan, Japanese gifts for her, Japanese gifts for him, gifts for Japan lovers. There’s something in this post for everyone including traditional Japanese gifts andcool stuff to get from Japan. […] Read more…
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Amazing Books To Read Before You Visit Japan
This is for all the bibliophiles who love Japan. Reading is a gateway to learning all about the world. It’s also a good way not to jump into something completely blind. With this curated list, I’ll be giving you the best books to read before you visit Japan. You’ll find the best books on Japanese […] Read more…
Japanese Horror Films You Have To Watch
Welcome to another post of Blogtober my favorite ghosts and ghouls. In today’s episode we’re going to talk about some super scary Japanese horror films you need to watch like right MEOW. In this blog post, you’re going to get the best list of Japanese horror films and where to watch Japanese horror movies. Are […] Read more…
How To Get A Job On The JET Program
Participating in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program was one of the best experiences of my life. I truly believe living abroad makes you a more well-rounded, adaptable, and tolerant person. It teaches you life skills you wouldn’t otherwise learn in your own home country. Living abroad makes you acquire critical thinking and solution […] Read more…
How To Get a Job Teaching English in Japan
So you want to teach in Japan? Great! Teaching English in Japan can be one of the most exciting choices of your life. You’ll get to completely immerse yourself in a different culture and experience a country so different from your own, it’ll be a unique opportunity. But you must be wondering where to start. […] Read more…
How To File Taxes While Living Abroad | Taxes for Expats
If you’re wondering how to file taxes while living abroad, then I highly recommend Taxes for Expats. You probably have questions like, “How do I file US taxes from abroad?” Luckily for us, Taxes for Expats has been preparing expat returns for over 25 years for clients in 175 countries. Living abroad is a fun […] Read more…
Okinawa Budget Guide
This is my guide for a five day trip in Okinawa in September. I’d like to mention that I traveled while Japan and Korea are beefing so flights were really cheap. During this time, a lot of Koreans canceled their flights and plans to travel to Japan in order to prove a point. I’d also […] Read more…
Where To Rent Kimono in Osaka
I think I’m on a roll this year with renting beautiful garments in both Korea and Japan. Although Osaka is mostly known for their culinary heaven, you can also rent a kimono or yukata in Osaka. If you’re wondering where to rent a kimono in Osaka, then I highly recommend going to Kyoto Kimono Rental […] Read more…
Things I Hate About Japan
In lieu of all the Japan posts, I’ve been inspired to write a blog post I never dared share before. Back in the day, when I was a novice blogger, I never DREAMED of writing such a strong opinion about Japan because I was so afraid of backlash (particularly from the scary Japanophiles who think […] Read more…
Five Reasons You NEED to Experience The Robot Restaurant in Tokyo
Every time I’ve gone to the capital of Japan, I’ve always checked off different things from my bucket list, but one thing I never got around to doing was experiencing the Robot Restaurant in Tokyo. Located in the vibrant and colorful district of Kabukicho in Shinjuku, many tourists have gone and just raved about how […] Read more…
The BEST Places for High Tea in Tokyo
Part of a travel experience in Japan is eating delicious food and going to the best places for high tea in Tokyo. What you eat is a big part of going to a new country and fusion food is an even more fun way to experience it. I love to eat and as a vegetarian/pescatarian […] Read more…
Twelve Things I Miss About Japan
For a really long time friends and family would ask, “Do you miss Japan? What do you miss about Japan?” For a while, I kept my silence because I could never really think of anything that made my heart ache. Honestly, I never thought I’d be writing this blog post admitting that, yes, there are […] Read more…