Expressing Annoyance in Japanese
s it just me or do we Filipinos tend to click our tongues a lot? I didn’t really notice until…
Trailing Thoughts in Okutama
Located at the fringes of western Tokyo, Okutama is a town that offers the quiet majesty of nature to anyone who drops by for a visit. I walked the Otama Trail for my first ever solo hike, which gave way to a lot of reflection.
Sweet Flavors of Fall: Enjoying Sweets in Japan
Among the many wonders of the fall season is that it brings about with it not only enchanting colors but…
Autumn Walks: Hibiya Park
Most of the leaves still wore the proud green of summer when I went, but a few had given way for yellow and red to take over. It was a very pleasant day for rest and retrospect.
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.
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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.
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