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Japan's healthcare is well acknowledged as one of the best in the world. The country continually ranks at the top when it...

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There is a common image that Japanese people love nature. In some ways that is clearly true, thankfully. However, in various...

The Great Escape or Living Free?

Many people are left with mixed feelings about living life as an expat. Often times we go through different phases throughout...

The Gift of a Memory in Japanese Culture

In Japan, there is a special importance placed upon recollections. It is intriguing that they are often given like presents. However, since...
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Exploring the Simplistic Beauty of Wabi Sabi (侘寂)

The daily struggle for perfection - especially on social media with its perfectly curated feeds - it’s becoming harder than ever to just take...

Life support for expats and short-stay professionals in Japan

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Big in Japan: Alex Parsons

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Big in Japan: Tony Torres

If there are still modern renaissance men (in Japan), Tony would be their leader. Take one part Puerto Rican, one part mad cyclist/foodie, pepper...
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