The Safest Place in an Apartment During an Earthquake
If you live in an apartment in an earthquake-prone area, it is a good precaution to learn where the safest spot is when a major…
LaShawn Toyoda
LaShawn came to Japan in 2011 after earning her BA in Political Science at Morgan State University, and has worked as an English teacher at various public and private schools. She now teaches at a university and writes in her free time. LaShawn enjoys sharing parenting, lifestyle, and work related content. Her goal is to help expats and immigrants who are living in Japan , so that is why she created The Yokohama Life. Read more.
Where to Find the Best Soba in Okinawa
Soba is a well-known staple of Japanese cuisine. It is usually made from buckwheat noodles that are served in a savory broth, or on a…
What to Do During an Earthquake in a Tall Building
Have you ever worried about what to do during an earthquake if you’re in a tall building? There are greater risks and dangers that you…
Kayaking Through the Yanbaru Mangrove Forest in Okinawa
Have you always wanted to try kayaking, but felt intimidated because you’re a complete beginner and worried it might be difficult? Me, too! The Yanbaru…
Surprises While Getting Around Okinawa Without a Car
If you’re planning an upcoming trip to Okinawa, you may be caught off-guard with how different things work from the rest of Japan. I recently…
Bento Style Lunch Boxes for Adults
Golden Week is just around the corner, and people across Japan are anxiously waiting for the holidays to begin. I’ll be traveling to Okinawa for…
15 Ideas for Making Extra Money in Japan
Sometimes no matter how much we budget or save, we found ourselves wishing we had just a little bit of extra cash here and there….
My Experience With Racism as an English Teacher in Japan
Racism in Japan does exist. It doesn’t manifest itself to the same severity that it does in other countries, but it is still there. Since…
What Dating Has Been like in Japan
There were many ups and downs in my life over the past two years, but the last couple of months have made it all worthwhile….
How to Get a Job in Japan
Since moving to Japan in April 2011, I’ve gotten tons of questions from family, friends, and even strangers about how I managed to get a…