When you live in Japan long enough, you start to notice the small things — the perfectly wrapped gifts, spotless convenience stores, the train that apologizes for being one minute late.Perfection isn’t just a standard here — it’s a way of life. At first, it’s magical. But after five years, I’ve learned that this same […]
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When I first came to Japan in 2020, I told myself I’d stay for one year.Learn the language, explore the culture, and move on.Five years later, I’m still here — and I’m not alone. Almost every foreigner I’ve met in Japan said the same thing: “I’ll stay for a while… then decide.”And yet, most of
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When people think of Japan’s work culture, they often imagine long hours, strict hierarchies, and endless overtime.That stereotype still exists — but Japan in 2025 is not the Japan of the early 2000s. After five years of living here and working with both Japanese and international teams, I’ve seen real change.Slow, but steady.This new work
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💬 Introduction When I first moved to Japan, I thought “I love you” (愛してる / aishiteru) would be something I’d hear in every romantic movie, every couple’s conversation, and maybe even from my Japanese friends. Five years later, I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve heard someone say it — and
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When I first landed in Japan back in 2020, I thought I was ready for everything — the language, the culture, the food.Spoiler: I wasn’t. Even after five years, I still remember those first few weeks — a mix of awe, confusion, and constant “Wait, what just happened?” moments. If you’re planning to move to
10 Things That Shock Every Foreigner When They Move to Japan (From My First Year Here) Read More »
When I first moved to Japan, I thought I knew what daily life would be like—clean trains, sushi lunches, and neon lights.But living here taught me that Japan is less about what you see… and more about what you feel. So here’s what an ordinary day actually looks like for a foreigner living in Japan
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