What Motivated Me To Live Abroad In Japan Some of you who are reading this article must have felt the urge to live abroad at least once in your life. …

I started studying and practicing stocks about 1 year ago while I was living in Japan. In this article, I talk about the various advantages and disadvantages of doing it in Japan and some of the problems that occurred. 1. Lacking Sleep The stock market opens at 10:00pm every day…

One of the struggles of an Asian American living in Japan is the fact that he/she is assumed to be Japanese the exact opposite of a Caucasian living in Japan. While some people find that this is a good thing, others find it to be negative. …

The Ultimate Guide To Finding An Apartment In Japan When you are looking for an apartment in Japan, you typically go to a Fudosan (Real Estate Company) in the area that you would like to live in. Their office looks like the photo above and you will get assigned someone…

The day doesn’t have to end at midnight — Japan is so technologically advanced that it can have up to 28 hours within one day! Just kidding, but you will actually see tickets (bus, game centers, etc.) that say 28:00 which is over 24 hours. …

Babies are introduced to food in a ceremony called “Okuizome” — My baby turned 100 days old last week and I was surprised to do this ritual with her. My wife said not all Japanese people do it nowadays but more traditional families, especially those living in rural area still tend to do it. This ritual is called “Okuizome” (お食い初め) and…

Some of you who are reading this article must have felt the urge to live abroad at least once in your life. …

Be aware of what you’re signing up for before deciding to work in a Japanese office — Are you considering going to work for a Japanese company in Japan? Here are some things you should think about first. There are many positives of working at a Japanese company that I’ll write about in a future article. …

Recommendations for the best parks in Tokyo do to calisthenics — I have lived in Japan for 6 years and enjoy calisthenics/street workout. These are the best parks in Tokyo for calisthenics and the types of workouts you can do. Some might require some basic knowledge of calisthenics. 1. Hibiya Park 日比谷公園 The best park in Tokyo for calisthenics is Hibiya Park. It is located…