A delightful encounter in a Japanese bank

What to do when you find things in Japan?

Have you ever experienced a setback that felt like the end of the world, only to realize later that it was just a bump in the road?...

A hilarious adventure about a lost puffer vest! Discover the unique Japanese culture of thoughtfulness and attention to detail.

Join me on my journey in Japan, where I share my personal experience of challenging stereotypes, and reshaping perceptions.

Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world in various ways, but Japan and the Philippines have unique approaches to the holiday....

Another reason why #Japan is good for absent-minded people like me. 😁 As I am about to exit my station, I rummaged through my bag,...

Why I'm voting in the Philippines Elections 2022? Because I can. So should you.

How do you buy stuff in Japan and not break your bank? Let me tell you where you can get free appliances and pieces of furniture.

Since 2007, I made it a point to travel back home annually. But I have been grounded for 26 months; thanks to the pandemic. As...

When Tokyo won the bid to host #Tokyo2020, I was so excited. Just like the majority, I was intrigued and tickled pink when then PM Abe...

I was informed that a way to get the COVID vaccination voucher earlier was to register through a SDF (Japan Self-Defense Forces or #自衛隊...

As I write this piece (June 11, 2021), the #G7 countries kick off their first face-to-face summit since the start of the coronavirus...

When I first heard of #花見 or "flower viewing", it surprised me why people would do it every year. I mean, sure, the first time you do...

In our office building, there is a middle-aged Japanese lady who comes every weekday to clean the toilet. Everyday at around 11AM, she...

Since I commute about 2 hours to my work place, I have been extra cautious about my hygiene to avoid contracting the virus and...

At 2:30pm, had a #Skype meeting with my boss and colleagues (Friday was my off then). It ended before 2:45pm. Was still sitting on the...

When people learn that I have lived #aloneinJapan (no relatives) for almost 15 years, the number 1 question is always why. Every foreigner

I had a very good discussion with a client about Japan’s future. From the eyes of a Japanese executive who has served both in a Japanese...

A one-off relief payment of ¥100,000 from the Japanese government