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How living in Japan can broaden your perspective on the world
Thoughts / Travel / Working Holiday Visa

How living in Japan can broaden your perspective on the world

Posted on: October 19, 2023October 19, 2023

Japan is a country that is almost radically different from the rest of the world. Here’s how living in Japan has broadened my perspective.

Reflecting on the pros and cons of being a foreigner in Japan
Foreigner / Travel / Working Holiday Visa

Reflecting on the pros and cons of being a foreigner in Japan

Posted on: October 13, 2023October 13, 2023

To celebrate my 200th blog post and my 6-month milestone living in Japan, I thought I’d reflect on my life in Japan here as a foreigner.

Working in Japan – a day as a part-time hotel cleaner in Kyoto
Kyoto / Working Holiday Visa

Working in Japan – a day as a part-time hotel cleaner in Kyoto

Posted on: September 8, 2023September 8, 2023

Working in Japan at Kyoto’s HOTEL LiVEMAX has its ups and downs, but one thing’s for sure, it’s a great way to earn a little extra yen!

Uber Eats in Japan – easy to use, incredible variety, and low costs!
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Uber Eats in Japan – easy to use, incredible variety, and low costs!

Posted on: September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

Uber Eats is really something else in Japan, offering a Japanese-dominant food menu with amazing variety and affordable prices!

Summer in Japan – 5 activities to make the most of the rising sun!
Beach / Drinks / Food / Kamakura / Sports and Fitness / Summer

Summer in Japan – 5 activities to make the most of the rising sun!

Posted on: August 27, 2023August 27, 2023

It’s not called Land of the Rising Sun for nothing, because summer in Japan is an absolute scorcher! Here are 5 ways to make the most of it!

Japan vs Korea – 5 notable differences from a neutral viewpoint
Culture / Food / Korea / Society / Travel

Japan vs Korea – 5 notable differences from a neutral viewpoint

Posted on: August 23, 2023August 23, 2023

As a foreigner with no real bias toward either of these Asian nations, I thought I’d share some of my observations comparing Japan vs Korea.

Narita Airport Lounge is a gamer’s paradise!
Airport / Tokyo / Travel

Narita Airport Lounge is a gamer’s paradise!

Posted on: August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

Waiting for a flight doesn’t have to be a tedious task that sucks the life out of you. Narita Airport Lounge shows the world how it’s done!

Izakayas are more than just pubs for Japanese salarymen
Culture / Food / Society

Izakayas are more than just pubs for Japanese salarymen

Posted on: August 10, 2023August 10, 2023

Often referred to as a “Japanese pub,” izakayas offer a unique experience that transcends the stereotype of drunk salaryman exclusivity.

5 reasons to visit Universal Studios Japan even without a ticket
Anime / Arcades / Gaming / Osaka / Theme Park

5 reasons to visit Universal Studios Japan even without a ticket

Posted on: July 28, 2023January 22, 2024

Universal Studios Japan is more than a bunch of rollercoaster rides and popcorn stands. Here are 5 unique reasons you’ll love USJ in Osaka.

Top 5 combini refreshers to survive the Japanese summer
Combini / Summer

Top 5 combini refreshers to survive the Japanese summer

Posted on: July 3, 2023July 3, 2023

Summer in Japan is like a never-ending battle against exhaustion and sweat, but these 5 combini refreshers are sure to get you through!

Trying Cinnabon in Japan – what differences can you expect?
Food / Kitakyushu

Trying Cinnabon in Japan – what differences can you expect?

Posted on: June 24, 2023June 24, 2023

At this point, I could make a whole series about Japan’s twist on Western favorites, this time featuring the iconic Cinnabon!

Saizeriya – exploring Japan’s yoshoku (western) restaurants
Food / Restaurants

Saizeriya – exploring Japan’s yoshoku (western) restaurants

Posted on: June 22, 2023November 27, 2024

One of the restaurants you’ll see everywhere in Japan is Saizeriya, the best place to experience Japan’s take on western food!

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