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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…
Studying Software Engineering in Japan: Danmarl Butad’s Story
Meet Danmarl Butad, originally from the Philippines, who began his journey to study in Japan through family. Instead of coming…
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…
Moving to Japan from the Philippines with Family: Danmarl’s Story
Meet Danmarl Butad, originally from the Philippines. Danmarl didn’t move to Japan alone as an adult he moved here with…
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.…
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 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…
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,…
What It’s Like Visiting a Japanese Doctor
Going to the Doctor Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later. Whether you’ve got a cough you just…
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…