Welcome to part two of: How to tell you’ve been Japan too long!
How many can you check off?
How well have you assimilated to the Japanese daily culture? Continue reading
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How to tell you’ve been in Japan too long… Part 1
Living, working and studying abroad in a foreign country and culture different from what you were accustomed to is a challenge in itself. Which makes the moment you realise that you’ve managed to assimilate, if only slightly, into the local culture all the more satisfying.
Check out some of the signs to let you know if you’ve been in the land of the rising sun too long. Continue reading
Cultural Silence in Japan: Addressing Unspoken Issues
出る釘は打たれる。
The nail that sticks out gets hammered down.
This proverb echoes loudly within Japan, a nation where collective harmony often overshadows individual opinion.
Key Differences between the Japanese and Western Education Systems
Having spent four years immersed in the Japanese education system, both as a student and as an instructor, I’ve found Japan’s teaching methods distinctly differ from those common in Western countries. Continue reading
Navigating Bill Payments in Japan: A Foreigner’s Guide to Managing Utilities
Paying bills is a universal grumble, and honestly, if you say you enjoy it, we’d have a tough time believing you. Now, navigating bill payments in a foreign country? That can be downright daunting. Japan, with its unique quirks, might seem intimidating when it’s time to settle up for life’s essentials.
Capture The World 