Affordable Gift Ideas for Japanese Culture Lovers
Do you know someone who’s in love with Japanese culture? It can be difficult deciding what to get them for their birthday, holidays, or other…
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…
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…
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….