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…

My Personal Experience Dealing with a Baby Birth as an American Father in Japan — It’s a lot better to give birth in Japan than in the U.S. After the birth, the hospital takes care of mother and baby for at least a week. Selecting a Hospital Originally we selected a huge hospital (similar to Kaiser in the US) but due to the huge amount…

First of all, teaching English is easy. It doesn’t challenge you. You were born speaking and raised in an English speaking country so why take the easy route. Sure it might give you good pay, give you more time, and let you travel around Japan more but to me it…

4 productivity tips and tricks you can use for your job. Probably the biggest struggle in any Japanese company is using Japanese. Not being able to read Japanese fast enough and think in Japanese fast enough will slow down your productivity. Here are some of the tools that you could…

In Japan, you might see an 80 year old senior doing a front lever or a perfect handstand. You might even see a 50 year old doing a one arm pull up. I have seen so many talented people here at public parks.

6 Things That Helped Me Get It — If you were to quit your job right now and go to Japan on a tourist visa for 3 months, these are the things that you may experience in Japan. …

The Biggest Risk is Not Taking One! I am writing this article in honor of one of my dear friend that passed away this past week. He was 77 years old and definitely one of the strongest at his age. At the park that I train at, it isn’t strange…