Visiting the Real-Life City Behind “Whisper of the Heart” in Tama City, Tokyo

One of my favorite ways to travel around Japan and visit new places is seeing the real-life locations behind all my favorite anime movies. As long-time Ghibli fan, I was really excited to see the real-life city behind one of my all-time favorite Ghibli movies, Whisper of the Heart (耳をすませば). It is located in the… Continue reading Visiting the Real-Life City Behind “Whisper of the Heart” in Tama City, Tokyo

Differences Between Vacation, Study Abroad, and Working in Japan as a Foreigner

Today’s topic will be on getting settled and living in Japan as a foreigner. There’s a lot of differences between coming to Japan on vacation versus actually living here. There are also a lot of differences between study abroad and working in Japan. I think some immediate culture shocks for those living in western countries… Continue reading Differences Between Vacation, Study Abroad, and Working in Japan as a Foreigner

How To Save Money / Budget in Japan Tips

Whether you are a student, working in Japan, or even just on vacation, I believe these tips can be of use to you. I think trying to save money in Japan can be super difficult for everyone because the convenience of everything. In my home, I rarely bought those bottled drinks in the US, however… Continue reading How To Save Money / Budget in Japan Tips