What life is REALLY like living and working in Japan.
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 may face depending on the floor that you are on. Japan has an average of 2-3 earthquakes per day, but most are not strong enough to be felt on ground … Continue reading What to Do During an Earthquake in a Tall Building
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 Mangrove in Okinawa is a fun and safe place to go if you want to experience kayaking in Japan. I was a bit worried and nervous before I went, but … Continue reading Kayaking Through the Yanbaru Mangrove Forest in Okinawa
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 spent a week there for the Golden Week holidays, and read every travel site and guide book I could find. They all suggested the same places to see, the same … Continue reading Surprises While Getting Around Okinawa Without a Car
Do not make an exception for any reason whatsoever! If you have a child that is not feeling well, take them to the clinic or hospital immediately! During your stay in Japan, you may find yourself coming down with a sudden headache, nausea, sore throat, or in a worse case scenario, bad diarrhea. Maybe you … Continue reading How to Read Medicine Labels in Japan
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 vacation at the end of the month, so I stopped by a department store during my lunch break today just to see what kind of travel goods they had in … Continue reading Bento Style Lunch Boxes for Adults
The Yokohama Life 