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Category Archives: Life in Japan
31: Taking Stock
I am writing this at 10pm on the eve of my 31st birthday so happy birthday to me! I’ll be at work in the morning and taking the afternoon off to go to the Korean embassy in Azabu Juban to … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Life in Japan, Travel, Work
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Hello From Tokyo!
It’s already been three weeks in Tokyo. I managed to find a lovely 2 bed roomed apartment in a quiet suburb of Tokyo called Mitaka City. It finally hit me that I am an adult when I finally moved into … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Life in Japan, Work
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How Not to Wash Your Car in Japan
Let me tell you something about living in Japan: there is no dust. Whether you live in rural Japan or in the middle of Tokyo, every road surface is coated in tarmac, down to the smallest footpath in the remotest … Continue reading
What it’s Like Living in Rural Japan
I wanted to live in rural Japan. From research, I knew it would be easy to get Jeremy into a kindergarten in a rural area, as the ones in the big cities are always at full capacity with long waiting … Continue reading
Posted in Japan, Life in Japan
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How Much Does it Cost to Move to Tokyo?
The short answer, a lot. Some background. I plan to move to Tokyo next month so that I can prepare for Jeremy’s school entrance in April. I also need to prepare to rejoin the workforce. The company’s entrance ceremony, nyuushashiki (入社式), … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Life in Japan, Work
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2019 Goals
Happy New Year! Should I still be saying this, seeing as it is already mid January? I like making to do lists and although I don’t want my life to be a checklist, I can’t help it. If life life … Continue reading
2018 in Review
When I am older, maybe around 70, and my earlier years are a soft fuzzy memory, and someone happens to ask me what I remember from 2018, these will be the memories that will stand out. 2018 is the year … Continue reading
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