Kyoto, My Second Home
Hi! I’m Ali.
I’ve been living in Japan since 2020, and today I call Kyoto my home.
When I first arrived in Japan, everything felt surreal.
I still remember stepping out of the airport—tired, nervous, and excited—and thinking:
“I’m really in Japan… this is the beginning.”
The signs were in a language I barely understood, the trains were silent, people were unbelievably polite, and there were vending machines everywhere. Even buying a SIM card felt like a challenge. I got lost more than once, made funny mistakes, and questioned if I could really adapt.
But step by step, Japan stopped feeling foreign…
and slowly became home.
🌸 What I Do Now
Today, I work in inventory management and also take on freelance projects.
In my free time, I help people who want to come to Japan—because I know exactly how confusing the process can be.
🎯 Why I Created This Site
When I started, I couldn’t find one place with clear and honest information about:
- Visas
- Language schools
- Daily life in Japan
So I had to learn everything the hard way.
This website is everything I wish I had when I first came to Japan.
Here, I share:
- Real experiences (not just theory)
- Step-by-step visa and school guidance
- Honest tips that no one tells you
- What daily life in Japan is actually like
- What I learned through success—and mistakes
💬 My Philosophy
Even after 5 years in Japan, I’m still learning every single day.
Japan can be challenging, surprising, and incredibly rewarding.
It’s not a perfect journey—but it’s a meaningful one.
This site isn’t just information.
It’s a shared journey.
🤝 Let’s Connect
I’ll be adding a direct way to contact me soon.
Until then, feel free to leave a comment or follow along with the blog.
If you dream of living or studying in Japan, you’re in the right place.
I started just like you.
And now, I’m here to help.
Let’s explore Japan—side by side.

Ali Y
Founding Editor
