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[US] 24. Tokyo vs. Osaka; Similar to New York vs. Los Angeles
Living in Japan, I get to see many interesting things. One of the more interesting aspects of living here is seeing the “ rivalry ” between Tokyo and Osaka. A long term expat told me that I’ll mostly…
[US] 23. New Year’s in Japan and other holidays
One of the most interesting aspects about living in Japan is experiencing different holidays in the country. Personally, I love holidays and festivals in Japan, since I have a chance to eat tons of fo…
[US] 22. The Conveniences of Japan and America
Living here in Japan, I get the unique opportunity to compare and contrast the differences between cultures. One thing I like about living in Japan is the convenience of some parts of daily life. An e…
[US] 21. Vegetarianism in Japan
Nowadays, vegetarianism and veganism (which means not eating ANY animal products) are quite trendy in America. Having lived that lifestyle myself, I chose to eat that way for health reasons, so I am n…
[US] 20. Exercise
What I have noticed since living in Japan compared to America is how much more walking and bicycling I do on a given day . In the American state of Texas, things tend to be rather far away , so having…
[US] 19. Pop Culture in Japan
One thing that is really fascinating about living in Japan is seeing what’s considered “popular” here in the country. When I used to teach younger students, I would ask them about what kind of music t…
[US] 18. Seasons in Japan
What I like about Japan is the availability of seasons in the country. Spring, summer, fall, and winter. You can feel and see the change of seasons in a distinct and clear manner. With Spring, come th…
[US] 17. Tea and Coffee in Japan
One of my most favorites aspects about living in Japan is the availability of tea. In every conbini, supermarket, and vending machine, you can find an abundance of different teas. I am from America, a…
[US] 16. Going to the Doctor in Japan
One thing that I like about Japan is the way they handle medical care. I’ve only been to the doctor once since I’ve been here, and the service was fantastic. Furthermore , the ability to get medical t…
[US] 15. Overtime in Japan
One aspect of the Japanese work environment that is interesting to me is the constant need to do overtime work. Now, I know not all companies in Japan have overtime standards, but there are many that…
[US] 14. Climbing Mount Fuji
One of the most significant memories I have about Japan is having the opportunity to climb Mount Fuji in August 2015. It was on my wishlist for the longest time and I was able to scale the mountain wi…
[US] 13. Sports in Japan
One of the more interesting aspects about living in Japan is the sporting culture. I was surprised to see that not only are traditional “sports” popular (such as sumo, kendo, and karate), but more tea…