Growing Up Foreign: The Culture Shock of Returning to your Passport Country

What does it mean to grow up as a “foreigner”? My passport says I’m from the United States, but I’ve lived most…

A passion for Japan and the need for a reasonably priced furnished apartment led Mewen to find Tokyo Room Finder.

Anna was looking for a furnished apartment with a flexible contact to start her life in Japan.

In 2020, Japan had to host the Olympics Games. This year also has to bring hope for Japan and the planet: the…

On the 2nd and 3rd days of December every year Chichibu hold their annual winter matsuri with the main event being on…

Japanese people love cute characters. You can spot them everywhere you go: on stationery, clothes, official government materials… These characters make life…

If one day you share a dinner with Japanese friends in a restaurant or in their house, if you don’t finish your…