What to do when you find things in Japan?

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

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

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...

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...

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