Category: Personal Essays
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Japan’s Everyday Surprises — Little Culture Shocks You’ll Remember
“Japan doesn’t shout its differences — but you’ll feel them everywhere.” I was born and raised in Japan, but after living abroad for more than ten years, I’ve started noticing things that surprise me every time I go back. They’re not the kind of things you’ll find in a guidebook, but those small, almost invisible…
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Overseas Living: What I’ve Learned from 10 Years in New Zealand
A Japanese Perspective on Cultural Adjustment and Cross-Cultural Communication To you who are considering overseas living—your anxieties and confusion might just overlap with my own experiences. If you’re reading this, you’re probably someone who’s thinking “I’d love to experience overseas living,” or maybe you’re already navigating life as a “foreigner” in a different country. Overseas…