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Studying in Japan: Chris Zhang’s Journey Inspired by Culture
Meet Chris Zhang, who chose to study in Japan for one clear reason: the culture. Chris didn’t come because family…
Moving to Japan from California: Lauren’s Relocation Story
Meet Lauren H, originally from Southern California and previously working as a graphic designer. After spending a short period living…
Working Part-Time as a Barista in Japan: Hien’s Story
Meet Hien, originally from Vietnam, who has lived in Japan for about one year. While studying, Hien started working part-time…
Moving to Japan from California: Lauren’s Relocation Story
Meet Lauren H, originally from Southern California and previously working as a graphic designer. After spending a short period living…
Filipino Teacher’s Real Move to Tokyo: Teaching in Japan & Apartment Hunting Story
Meet Joanne, a veteran English teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching preschool to elementary school students in both…
Will’s Story: Working Holiday Visa & Finding Home in Tokyo
Let us introduce Will, an Australian creative who studied screen and sound production at the University of New South Wales.…
Tokyo University Life: What It’s Really Like Studying in Japan as a Foreign Student
Meet Pascale, an American student who chose Japan not because it was the easiest path, but because an early exchange…
Studying Japanese in Japan Language School Experience: Hien’s Story
Meet Hien, a Vietnamese student who chose to study in Japan after starting Japanese at a language school back home.…
Studying Business in Japan as a Vietnamese Student: Long’s Story
Meet Long, a Vietnamese student who chose to study in Japan because it offered something that felt rare: a strong…
Working in Japan as a Developer: Job Hunting & What Tech Life Is Really Like
Meet Ang, originally from Canada, who has been living in Japan for about a year and a half. Ang works…
From a University Student to Full Time Employment in Japan
Meet Winnie, originally from China and now in Japan for her fourth year. After graduating from a university in Japan,…
Working in Japan as a Foreigner From Student to Web Designer in Marketing Company
Meet Long, a Vietnamese who has lived in Japan for around three years. After coming to Japan as a student…
Do I Really Have to Take It All Off? My Experiences in Japanese Onsen
For many foreigners, one of the most intriguing aspects of life in Japan is the public bath, commonly known as…
Perils! Pleasures! What It’s Like to Work in a Japanese Office
Moving to Japan and starting a new job can feel both exciting and daunting. When I first arrived, I joined…
Furnishing Your Tokyo Apartment: Where to Shop, How to Save, and Practical Tips
You’ve just signed your lease and walked into your new place in Tokyo — only to find it completely empty.…