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The Best Way to Get Around Your New Home
February 29, 2024

The Best Way to Get Around Your New Home

Why you should forgo Ubers and public transit in favour of your own two feet.
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Fushimi Inari Shrine in Tokyo, Japan
January 19, 2024

What It's Like Living in a Tourist Town

What happens when the thing that brought you to a place becomes the thing you like least about it?
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The author at work
December 7, 2023

A Taste of Native Japanese

How I fast-tracked my language learning by working in a restaurant.
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How Living in Japan Made Me More Eco-conscious
November 12, 2023

How Living in Japan Made Me More Eco-conscious

Studying abroad doesn't just change you—it can change your habits.
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Far More Than Just a Cuppa
November 12, 2023

Far More Than Just a Cuppa

Studying Japanese tea ceremonies has given me greater insight into the country's culture and history.
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Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto
August 23, 2023

Journeying Through Japan on a Shoestring Budget

Before I experienced it for myself, I thought that living in the world’s largest metropolitan area would cost me.
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Kevin atop Mt. Fuji
July 5, 2023

An Ocean of Language

In a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, a convenience store became my classroom.
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The Toyko city skyline
July 5, 2023

Journey into the Rising Sun

 My leap from Vancouver to Tokyo as a JET Assistant Language Teacher (ALT).
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Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2022
March 2, 2022

Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2022

Sometimes the biggest challenge is deciding where to go.
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Kegan E. Kay
May 24, 2021

How to Teach English in Japan

The demand for English teachers in Japan is on the rise. Here is how to get started.
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Cherry blossoms in full bloom at Ark Hills in Tokyo.
January 19, 2020

Why I'm Leaving Tokyo with Unfinished Business

After three years in Tokyo, moving away feels like leaving home all over again. 
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Lorraine enjoying the cherry blossoms at Yoyogi Park, Tokyo.
September 3, 2019

Reality Check: Working Abroad in Japan

Is Japanese work culture as intense as the media portrays?
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