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Does Japan exploit foreign workers?
Foreigner / Thoughts / Work

Does Japan exploit foreign workers?

Posted on: December 7, 2024August 1, 2025

In this article, I’ll be discussing my experiences as a foreigner working in various jobs in Japan and whether racial exploitation exists.

5 reasons you should visit Japan during the winter season!
Thoughts / Travel / Winter

5 reasons you should visit Japan during the winter season!

Posted on: November 14, 2024August 1, 2025

Japan is most notably popular for its spring cherry blossoms and golden autumn leaves, but here’s why you should visit in winter instead!

Lotteria Japan vs Korea: which has the better menu?
Drinks / Food / Korea / Restaurants

Lotteria Japan vs Korea: which has the better menu?

Posted on: September 9, 2024August 1, 2025

Lotteria is a major Korean fast-food burger chain with stores all over Asia. How does Japan’s Lotteria menu fare against the Korean original?

How easy is it to find a job in Japan?
Finance / Kyoto / Travel / Working Holiday Visa

How easy is it to find a job in Japan?

Posted on: April 19, 2024July 30, 2025

Finding a job just about anywhere in the world is often a daunting task, but as a foreigner in Japan, what is the job hunting process like?

What it’s like visiting a mosque in Japan
Foreigner / Kyoto / Religion

What it’s like visiting a mosque in Japan

Posted on: March 3, 2024July 30, 2025

I’ve talked about halal food and Muslim-friendly supermarkets before, but here’s what it’s like to visit an actual mosque in Kyoto, Japan!

Kebabs in Japan – the best places for a halal Middle-Eastern bite!
Akihabara / Food / Halal / Harajuku / Tokyo / Yokohama

Kebabs in Japan – the best places for a halal Middle-Eastern bite!

Posted on: January 11, 2024July 30, 2025

Whether you’re in need of halal food or just crave a good Middle-Eastern feed, these are my top 3 spots for kebabs in Japan!

MOS Burger is Japan’s most iconic fast-food chain
Drinks / Food / Restaurants

MOS Burger is Japan’s most iconic fast-food chain

Posted on: January 1, 2024July 30, 2025

MOS Burger, otherwise known as Mountain Ocean Sun Burger, is essentially the McDonald’s of Japan, with over 1300 stores nationwide!

What you can get at Japan’s 7-Eleven for under 10 dollars (US)
7-Eleven / Combini / Food

What you can get at Japan’s 7-Eleven for under 10 dollars (US)

Posted on: October 24, 2023July 30, 2025

Making a living in Japan might seem difficult as wages tend to be quite low, but not when you factor in how cheap it is to eat at 7-Eleven!

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, 2023July 30, 2025

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, 2023July 30, 2025

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, 2023July 29, 2025

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, 2023July 29, 2025

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

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