Homeschooling in Japan
Anyone who's visited Japan or seen enough Japanese culture can imagine education in Japan is taken pretty seriously. Kids can be seen in uniform...
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
Coming to Japan, whether for business, or moving, is not an easy undertaking at the best of times. Add to that...
On Shaky Ground
I still remember it very clearly... I was sitting in my apartment, working on the computer, when I felt a gentle swaying. I thought...
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...
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...
Big in Japan – John Baumlin
It's not easy following your passions and becoming successful at turning them into your profession. A pipe dream for many, but a reality for...
What happened to the Japanese love of nature?
There is a common image that Japanese people love nature. In some ways that is clearly true, thankfully. However, in various...
Are Black folks in Japan weird?
Many times when black folk see other black folk, especially in places where there aren't many of us, an almost obligatory reverse head nod...
Highway Oasis: Destination Rest Stops
Recreation in Japan is serious business. Consider the people waiting in line for hours just for the chance to shake hands with a man...
