Living in Japan

1. 2018.11.27

   “Bonenkai” – Party the Last Year Away

   The year-end “bonenkai” party is one of the major social events in Japanese cult…

2. 2018.11.6

   Exploring the Tokyo of Yesteryear

   Tokyo is one of the most well known cities in the world. It’s mentioned in vario…

3. 2018.10.23

   Interview: Yen Thi Hai Nguyen – Comparing Wo…

   We sat down with Yen Thi Hai Nguyen to hear about her experiences living and wor…

4. 2018.10.9

   Turn Up the Heat… with Ramen!

   I don't like ramen. Let me correct that: I don't like most ramen. Ramen to me is…

5. 2018.10.2

   Finding a Date in Japan

   This is a difficult topic. There are hundreds of blogs dedicated to romance. All…

6. 2018.09.26

   Cooking for One in Japan

   I am a pro chef by no means, but I love to cook. I come from a family that eats …

7. 2018.09.18

   Postcard from The Bluff, Yokohama

   There are many interesting places in Japan. I think I've said that more than onc…

8. 2018.09.7

   Two Nuisances You Might Find in Your Japanese Apar…

   Apartments in Japan are the biggest challenge you will face. There are so many t…

9. 2018.09.4

   Let’s Get Physical

   Photo by: LocalFitness.com.auEver since I was little, I ran around expending e…

10. 2018.08.21

    Getting Your Nerd On: American Comic Book Life in …

    I love comic books. Reading comics is my favorite way to pass the time on the lo…