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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…
Player One, Ready! The Joy of Japanese Arcades
For video game enthusiasts, one of the tragedies of the new millennium has been the death of the arcade. Once…
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.…
Moving to Japan from Singapore: Real Share House & Tokyo Life Experience
Meet Lin, born in Singapore and raised by Malaysian parents. She later switched nationality to Singaporean at 21. Lin didn’t…
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.…
Moving to Tokyo on a Student Visa from India: Real Story of Visa, Costs & Apartment Hunt
Meet Vanessa, originally from India, with a life shaped by moving between countries and cultures. Before moving to Japan, Vanessa…
Studying in Japan as a Foreign Student: My ICU Tokyo University Life & Lessons
Meet Winnie, originally from China, who studied art history at International Christian University (ICU) in Tokyo. The decision to study…
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 Tokyo: Shibuya Language School & Daily Life Story
Meet Ang, a student who came to Japan to study at a Japanese language school in Tokyo. For Ang, Japan…
Working in Japan as a Foreign Writer: My Job Hunt, Tokyo Office Culture & Daily Work Life
Meet Tobias, originally from the United Kingdom, who has been living in Japan since February 2019. Tobias works in media…
Working in Japan as a Foreign Content Creator: How I Got Hired & Survived Tokyo Work Life
Meet Will Bennett, originally from Sydney, Australia, who has been living in Japan since August 2024. Will works in Tokyo…
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,…