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Unpopular Opinion: April Is Not the Best Month for Sakura in Japan

I have a friend staying over at my place right now (late February – early March).He couldn’t really choose when to come to Japan and simply jumped on a last-minute opportunity when it appeared.

2026-03-11

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How to Set Achievable Goals for Studying Japanese

In our current global economy, foreign language learning is becoming an increasingly desired skill...

2025-02-03

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How realistic are slice-of-life anime?

There's a ton of slice-of-life anime out there, and I'm asked how realistic they are pretty often. So here's my attempt at answering this question.

2025-10-19

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Unpopular Opinion: April Is Not the Best Month for Sakura in Japan

I have a friend staying over at my place right now (late February – early March).He couldn’t really choose when to come to Japan and simply jumped on a last-minute opportunity when it appeared.

2026-03-11

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International Kids in Japan

The student body is a mix of Japanese kids who have lived their whole lives in Japan, returnees, and kids from many countries around the world.

2026-02-11

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How realistic are slice-of-life anime?

There's a ton of slice-of-life anime out there, and I'm asked how realistic they are pretty often. So here's my attempt at answering this question.

2025-10-19

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My story of visa blackmail in Japan, and the signs to watch for

My goal today is to use my example to show what can happen when you're a foreign worker in Japan, what signs you can look for to avoid ending up in a very bad situation, and how to get out of it.

2025-09-30

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The Bright Lights of Tokyo to New Eyes

The land of the rising sun is often held in high regard in some circles in the Western world, others not so much. Depending on who you ask, one can often...

2025-06-07

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Does Japan celebrate Thanksgiving?

Does Japan celebrate Thanksgiving? Well, the short answer is, yes. The long answer, however, is a lot more complicated.

2025-09-01

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Is living in Japan as an expat stressful?

If you ask me, a French expat living in Japan since August 2022, I've never felt so little stress in my life.

2025-08-30

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Best Day Trips from Tokyo

While Tokyo is undoubtedly an exciting and vibrant city, there are times when you may crave a break from its hustle and bustle.

2025-08-25

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Everyday Japan: How Culture Shapes My Daily Life

When I go back to France to see my friends and family, I often hear misconceptions about Japanese culture, especially about how it shows up in everyday life.

2025-09-17

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Cost of living in Japan

Recently, Japan has become one of the most (if not THE most) popular travel destinations in my home country, France.

2025-09-19

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If you ask me, a French expat living in Japan since August 2022, I've never felt so little stress in my life.

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Is living in Japan as an expat stressful?

Best Day Trips from Tokyo

Everyday Japan: How Culture Shapes My Daily Life

Cost of living in Japan

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How to Set Achievable Goals for Studying Japanese

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POPULAR ARTICLES

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Unpopular Opinion: April Is Not the Best Month for Sakura in Japan

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How to Set Achievable Goals for Studying Japanese

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How realistic are slice-of-life anime?

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Unpopular Opinion: April Is Not the Best Month for Sakura in Japan

International Kids in Japan

How realistic are slice-of-life anime?

My story of visa blackmail in Japan, and the signs to watch for

The Bright Lights of Tokyo to New Eyes

Does Japan celebrate Thanksgiving?

Is living in Japan as an expat stressful?

Best Day Trips from Tokyo

Everyday Japan: How Culture Shapes My Daily Life

Cost of living in Japan

Studies

How to Set Achievable Goals for Studying Japanese

How I use Netflix to work on my Japanese