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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…
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: 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…
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 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…
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…
Working in Japan as an English Teacher: Issa’s Career Story in Tokyo
Meet Issa Kachenje, originally from Tanzania, who first came to Japan as an international student and has since completed both…
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…
A Week in a Japanese Hospital: Is This Really Hospital Food?
It’s not something anyone relishes, but sadly, it’s a fact of life that most of us, as some time or…
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…