What life is REALLY like living and working in Japan.
If you're someone who plans on living in Japan long term, you're going to have to spend some time thinking about your finances and what your goals are for life. It's one thing to come here and spend a few years to go sightseeing, traveling, and gaining some new experiences. It's an entirely different challenge… Continue reading How to Be Financially Secure in Japan
Here's a short video I threw together and made back in the summer. I didn't post it sooner due to life events, and started to fear I never would! https://youtu.be/KHNf9oO4w6k Please ignore how pale my face looks compared to the rest of my body. I got a tan and didn't realize how much my foundation… Continue reading A Tour of My Old Apartment in Yokohama
Eight times. Eight times is how often I've moved since coming to Japan. Considering I've only lived here for seven years, that means I've packed up and changed homes on average at least once a year. The shortest I've lived anywhere was about three months in a tiny company owned apartment in Kawasaki. Right next… Continue reading Settling down in Japan Was Impossible
Whether you live in Yokohama or you're just visiting while on holiday, chances are you're wondering what kind of fun you can get into on a night out. What's so great about this city compared to Tokyo is that you can have a really great time without the huge crowds or breaking the bank. Here… Continue reading Fun and Romantic Things to Do in Yokohama at Night
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 other place I’d rather be: Okinawa. It’s been a little over a month since my visit, but here are some thoughts on some of the things that still stand out… Continue reading How Okinawa is Different from Mainland Japan