How Okinawa is Different from Mainland Japan
It’s a chilly and rainy day here in Yokohama. Although I’m glad to be off work and spending the day relaxing at home, there’s one…
It’s a chilly and rainy day here in Yokohama. Although I’m glad to be off work and spending the day relaxing at home, there’s one…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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….