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The Best Way to Get Around Your New Home

The Best Way to Get Around Your New Home

Why you should forgo Ubers and public transit in favour of your own two feet.
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Fushimi Inari Shrine in Tokyo, Japan

What It's Like Living in a Tourist Town

What happens when the thing that brought you to a place becomes the thing you like least about it?
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A Taste of Native Japanese

How I fast-tracked my language learning by working in a restaurant.
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How Living in Japan Made Me More Eco-conscious

How Living in Japan Made Me More Eco-conscious

Studying abroad doesn't just change you—it can change your habits.
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Far More Than Just a Cuppa

Far More Than Just a Cuppa

Studying Japanese tea ceremonies has given me greater insight into the country's culture and history.
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Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto

Journeying Through Japan on a Shoestring Budget

Before I experienced it for myself, I thought that living in the world’s largest metropolitan area would cost me.
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Kevin atop Mt. Fuji

An Ocean of Language

In a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, a convenience store became my classroom.
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The Toyko city skyline

Journey into the Rising Sun

 My leap from Vancouver to Tokyo as a JET Assistant Language Teacher (ALT).
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Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2022

Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2022

Sometimes the biggest challenge is deciding where to go.
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Kegan E. Kay

How to Teach English in Japan

The demand for English teachers in Japan is on the rise. Here is how to get started.
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Cherry blossoms in full bloom at Ark Hills in Tokyo.

Why I'm Leaving Tokyo with Unfinished Business

After three years in Tokyo, moving away feels like leaving home all over again. 
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Lorraine enjoying the cherry blossoms at Yoyogi Park, Tokyo.

Reality Check: Working Abroad in Japan

Is Japanese work culture as intense as the media portrays?
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