Is it difficult to make friends in Japan?
“There is no such thing as true friendship with Japanese people,” or so I’ve heard a bunch of times. Is this really true? Or is there something we need to examine further when people make this statement?
Girls Gone Kyoto: Monkeys, Spice Challenge and the Scariest Shrine We’ve Been To
Our 3 Days in Kyoto Itinerary Day 1 Suzuki Shofudo A washi (Japanese paper) specialty shop. Their goods range from…
Mental Health Counseling in Japan: A Horror Story
For foreigners living in Japan, mental health care is even more challenging as choices are limited and practices are sometimes left unchecked. This video is about a terrible experience I had with an American counselor in Tokyo. It still baffles me how this person is allowed to practice to this day, given that his behavior is offensive and questionably legal.
Festivals | Kanagawa | Tokyo | Travel Vids | Uncategorized
Of Flowers and Lanterns: The Zama Sunflower Festival & Asakusa Tōrō Nagashi
Summer is sizzling and what better way to beat the heat than to enjoy festivals?
The Perks and Pitfalls of Being a Foreign Talent in Japan: An Interview with Noemi Krapecz
“Never trust agencies. Know your rights. And don’t be scared of lawyers. If you have a good lawyer, it’s not expensive. Unless there are people who fight, nothing’s gonna change. And that’s what I’m trying to do.” — Noemi Krapecz
Mother Farm in Chiba
A three-hour ride from Tokyo Station, Mother Farm is a good place to visit if you want a relaxed day trip where you can be surrounded by lush greenery and adorable animals.
5 Ways to Improve Your Japanese Skills While in Japan
All the studying I did back when I was in my home country amounted to very little success in communicating…
How to Book a Hair Salon in Japan using Hot Pepper Beauty
Don’t let language anxieties prevent you from having great hair! This tutorial shows you how to make a salon reservation in Japan, as well as find coupons and discounts.
Useful Japanese Words for Going to a Hair Salon
Japanese words and expressions you can use on your next salon visit.
How to Create a Hot Pepper Beauty Account
Want to make a salon reservation in Japan? Use Hot Pepper Beauty. This post shows you how to register for this very convenient service.
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