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Things I hate about Japan: Tsuyu Rainy Season
What is the Tsuyu Japanese Rainy Season: Tsuyu (梅雨) is the rainy season in Japan. Every country seems to have one. The problem with the Japanese rainy season is the […]
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Things to do in Yokohama (Tokyo, Japan): What to do, eat, and see.
Things to Do in Yokohama: 1. Stroll through Yokohama Chinatown. One of the best parts of Yokohama is the Yokohama Chinatown. This district is teaming with Chinese residents, native Japanese, […]
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Foreigner Job Hunting Problems in Japan: Lessons I learned from the Tokyo...
This will be my last post on the Tokyo Career Forum. I used to think I would work for a traditional Japanese company in Japan. After six months of job […]
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6 Cultural Mistakes I make no matter how Long I’ve been in Japan
1. I forget to remove bathroom slippers While there’s a whole other post about why I don’t understand Japanese bathroom slippers, I’m just going to skip the repetition and jump […]
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Cheap ways to improve your Japanese apartment: DIY for living in Japan
1. Put bubble wrap over the windows for insulation to save money. Japanese apartments and housing typically have large, spacious windows. The problem with this is the fact that windows […]
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Nozomi Project: Making Jewelry from Broken Pottery in Ishinomaki, Japan...
The Nozomi Project is a beacon of hope in the Ishinomaki region of Japan. On March 11th, 2011, a horrible tsunami hit the coast of Japan. If you were connected […]
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Awful Dating Advice (from Japanese Josei Manga): A list
I read Manga (Japanese comics). I don’t read it all the time, but once a week or so, I will waste some time going through the recommendations my friends send […]
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Interracial Relationships in Japan: Who is dating who?
I used to complain that there weren’t enough “foreign women, Japanese men” couples in Japan. Yes, you see interracial relationships now and again in Tokyo, but most of the time […]
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How to make Miso Nasu (miso glazed eggplant): Easy Japanese recipes for...
Growing up, I never liked eggplant (nasu). I’m not sure why. I think children aren’t supposed to like eggplant, cabbage, spinach, and all those other delicious vegetables I can’t seem […]
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Would you ever date a foreigner? Would you marry her? Thoughts from Japanese men
A couple nights ago I was at a party and ended up in the corner with my fiancé (Japanese) and five of his other friends. Since I’m in the process […]
View ArticleMy Key to Adulthood: Turning 21 years old
Today, I am 21. And as weird as it sounds, my life is not at all what I expected it to be. Every year I make New Year’s resolutions on [...]
View ArticleSurviving a Japanese Summer: Tips for enduring the Heat
Surviving a Japanese Summer: How to deal with the heat and humidity 1. Use an ice pillow at night. The concept is simple, Japan sells a specific type of freeze [...]
View ArticleThings you should know before you meet your Japanese Boyfriend’s Parents:
I’m getting married to my college sweetheart next January; I met him when he was doing a year-long exchange from Japan to my university (Ursinus College). He’s Japanese. As evident [...]
View Article7 Mistakes I made at the Tokyo Career Forum: A List
1. I didn’t put my photo on my resume. I also didn’t have a Japanese version of my resume. Both were huge mistakes. Next time I will research how to [...]
View ArticleShopping in Tokyo: Sophisticated Ginza and Wild Omotesando
When asked to describe Tokyo, most people will give vague answers such as “high tech,” “enriched in Anime,” or “delicious food like sushi.” However, anyone who has spent any time [...]
View ArticleThings I love about Akita: Babahera Ice Cream Ladies
Anyone who has spend any time in Akita can attest to the Babahera ice cream stalls on every street corner. And by stalls, I mean...
View ArticleFerry from Aomori to Hakodate (Hokkaido): Things you need to know
Travelling in Japan is expensive. If you are willing to put in a bit of extra time (and deal with a bit of discomfort), it...
View ArticleTop Five Things to Do at the Hakodate Morning Fish Market in Hokkaido
The Hakodate Morning Fish Market is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting the city of Hakodate in the southern area of Hokkaido. Why? Because the...
View ArticleJapanese Employees Fired and Franchise Dissolved for Posting Photos inside...
I always underestimate how seriously the Japanese take cleanliness. I was sitting on the tatami mat in Ryosuke’s parent’s living room, flipping through the TV...
View ArticleThings to do in Hakodate: Watch the Nightlights from Mt. Hakodate
Japanese people love nightlights. I feel like there is something witty and clever to say about it, but I really can’t think of anything to...
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