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UPDATE: Cafe Drama in Seoul is permanently closed. Seoul is an area of great entertainment where you can indulge in sheep cafes to raccoon ones. Korea is the land of convenience where you can get anything delivered any time and anywhere. One cafe I was looking forward to visiting was a princess themed cafe where […] Read more…
This week’s guest post comes from my handsome successor, Nick, who took my place in Okinawa. He just started his blog, so be sure to show him some love! You’ll really enjoy Nomadic Nick because he’s doing what I should have done when I first moved—properly documenting his experiences and giving advice on his travels. […] Read more…
Korea has an enormous couple culture. It’s all about your significant other in Korea. There’s matching couple outfits, shoes, couple apps, rings, and the list goes on and on. You can get couple rings whenever, but the 100 day mark is when many couples decide to take the leap and get one. When you’ve weathered […] Read more…
Applying to teach abroad may be a daunting task. If you’re looking for the easy way to come over, programs like Interac or working at Eikaiwas in Japan sound good for the most part. If you’re considering Korea, you might go the Hagwon route, but know that not all Hagwons are created equal. Like all […] Read more…
UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, One Day Hanbok has been temporarily closed. I recommend renting from Hanboknam instead because they’re still open and cater to foreigners. I’m sure if you’re here you’re probably thinking… Where to rent a hanbok in Seoul? Like literally, where can I get my hands on one of those beautiful […] Read more…
2024 UPDATE: The Bau House Dog Cafe in Seoul is permanently closed. In Asia, the more unique the cafe, the more everyone wants to visit. If you’re a dog person like me, you NEED to check out the Bau House Dog Cafe in Seoul. These sweet fur balls are also up for adoption or have […] Read more…
UPDATE: Happy Kira Kira Paradise located in the shopping mall HapiNaha is permanently closed. I’m a Sailor Moon fan and I don’t hide it. Thanks to this anime I began to question where it came from, leading me to pick up a book about Japan, and fall head over heels in love with the country. […] Read more…
This week’s guest post comes from Felicity, an Australian JET living in Fukushima. She writes about her romance with a Japanese man. Just before I got on a plane to Japan to join the JET Programme in July, 2012, my mother told me, “You won’t come back again now. You’ll marry a Japanese boy and […] Read more…
Autumn in Nara is the best. The weather cools down during the day, you get healthy doses of cute fashion, and special fruits like persimmons are found in abundance. Fall is one of my favorite seasons and it’s the best time to travel if you love to photograph nature and the changing colors of the trees. While […] Read more…
Japan is very prone to natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, and typhoons. While most of us in affected areas keep calm like the Japanese do, we still need to be prepared. Okinawa is very typhoon prone and I know a few things about coasting through them gracefully. Luckily, the buildings in Okinawa are made of concrete and built […] Read more…
Let’s get down to the nitty gritty shall we? Japan lacks proper insulation. Some of us may come from colder climates (like me, who comes from Chicago and our winters are no joke) so we think, “I’m a trooper! I’ll be fine.” No, really, it’s not a joke. I have JET friends in Hokkaido who keep […] Read more…
Going to Japan for the first or [insert number here] time can be a wonderful, exciting and joyous time. If you’re reading this post, you’re most likely new to the rodeo so Gina Bear is here to help answer your questions and make your transition to the Land of the Rising Sun easier. Like you, […] Read more…
