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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…
Tokyo International University (TIU): A Graduate’s Perspective
Tokyo International University (TIU) is known for its commitment to global education and for offering a supportive environment for students…
My Story: Getting My Japan Work Visa
When I first received a job offer in Japan, I felt both excitement and anxiety. I quickly realized that a…
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Moving to Japan from Canada and Learning the “Real” Parts of Tokyo Life
Meet Ang, from Canada, who studied at the University of Toronto and moved to Japan nearly two years ago. Ang…
“Trust Your Gut” Moving to Japan with Jessica Payne
Moving to Japan can be interesting, to say the least, for anyone. It can be even more interesting if you…
Chinese Master’s Student Tokyo Apartment Hunting Journey
Let us introduce you to Jacob, originally from China, who moved to Tokyo for his higher education. Today, he has…
American Student in Japan From Exchange Trip to Tokyo Apartment Hunt
Meet Pascale, an American graduate from Washington, D.C. who studied Art and Japanese at university. The move to Japan didn’t…
How I Moved from Malaysia to Tokyo and Found Housing Alone
Meet Vincent, originally from Malaysia, who came to Japan about eight years ago. He arrived in Japan at a young…
Moving from China to Japan Finding Housing Alone and Learning Tokyo Life the Hard Way
Meet Winnie, an international student from China who moved to Japan three years ago to study art history at International…