Category Archives: Life in Japan

31: Taking Stock

Posted on April 22, 2019 by SK

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 →

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Hello From Tokyo!

Posted on April 17, 2019 by SK

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 →

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How Not to Wash Your Car in Japan

Posted on March 1, 2019 by SK

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 →

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What it’s Like Living in Rural Japan

Posted on February 18, 2019 by SK

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 →

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How Much Does it Cost to Move to Tokyo?

Posted on February 7, 2019 by SK

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 →

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2019 Goals

Posted on January 14, 2019 by SK

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 →

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2018 in Review

Posted on December 26, 2018 by SK

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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Tinder in Japan: A Rural Experience

Posted on September 13, 2018 by SK

So the blues have passed, and I am really excited because I’m graduating next week on Friday (that’s what the timer on the right side of the blog is counting down to)! My parents and bros are coming over to … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Husband: On Single Parenthood in Japan

Posted on August 8, 2018 by SK

Alright guys, buckle up. I am going to tell you my single parenthood experience in Japan. I prefer the term “single parent” to “single mother”; semantics, I know, but married or not, a mother is a mother. The parenting bit … Continue reading →

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Living in a Bubble in Japan

Posted on August 2, 2018 by SK

If you live in Japan but have never learned to speak or read Japanese, you are definitely living in a bubble because you are limited in your interaction with the world around you. If you live in a university campus, … Continue reading →

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