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Is Working in Japan Worth It for High-Skilled Foreigners?
A little over three years ago, I uprooted my quiet European life, packed two large suitcases and moved to Japan. Was it worth it?
A Glimpse into the Evolution of Work in Japan [VIDEO]
Introducing the new Youtube series I’m hosting: Work in Progress Japan
My Experience Dating in Japan—The White Guy Perspective
Dating has been a huge part of my experience living in Japan. To save future generations from some of the head and heartaches we experienced, my friend Kayo and I decided to write about our experiences dating in Japan! Here is my bit on the white guy perspective. Make sure to check out hers on the Japanese lady perspective too!
The Little Things Turning 30 Taught Me About Happiness
While I can’t claim to have reached peak happiness just yet, here are some things I wish I’d known in my twenties about leading a happy life.
Is Japanese Language School Worth It for Western Students?
Thousands of students come to Japan every year to learn Japanese at a language school. Here’s the honest truth about my personal experience.
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Does Western Media Think Japan Is All Lonely People, Giant Monsters and Sex Robots?
When all news coverage is the same three anecdotes, no wonder people develop stereotypes.
When to Switch to English: Life as a Foreigner in Japan
Sometimes switching to English is a lifesaver. Other times it’s rude and insensitive.
The Right Way to Respond to Cancel Culture
When I got my first haters, those who came to my defense weren’t the big public intellectuals. It was those closest to me.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying, Turn Off the News and Enjoy Isolation
When times got tough, I turned to the news in search for answers. It gave me nothing but more questions.
What If Cancel Culture Were Just Our New Reality?
Dozens of prominent intellectuals got together to write “A Letter on Justice and Open Debate” on the topic of cancel culture. I was hoping for a poignant commentary on modern society. That’s not what we got.
Finding an Apartment in Tokyo: A Mafia Story
Thinking of moving to an apartment in Tokyo? Be ready to pay upfront many times the cost of rent.
Struggling With Impostor Syndrome as a Foreign Writer
My dream is to be a writer. Why is there a voice in my head telling me I’m a fraud?
What learning a new language can teach us about our own culture
Every language has bias. New languages give us the perspective we need to see that bias.
Time: COVID-19’s Forgotten Victim
For some, coronavirus is stealing lives and livelihoods. But for most, it’s stealing time.
The Weird Things People Say to Foreigners in Japan
As a blue-eyed white European living in Japan, I’m not just a foreigner. I’m a very foreign foreigner. Here’s a taste of some of the bizarre conversations I’m party to on a regular basis.
