It’s October again, which means the application period for the JET Program has begun! Around this time, many bright-eyed hopefuls from around the world are preparing their documents (and their hearts) for a chance to …
Living Abroad
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Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming to Japan
It’s finally time for that obligatory post about the things I wish I knew before coming to [insert foreign country]. In hindsight, I should have made this post a long time ago, maybe during my …
To Former Teachers on JET: Get A(nother) Life
JET Program participants who have had formal teacher training, who have been full-time/regular teachers in their home country will either be frustrated with their new job, will welcome the fewer spate of responsibilities–or a combination …
Living through a Pandemic in Another Country
“Covid-19 in Japan? Where? The pandemic’s over!” It’s a morbid joke some of my friends and I have taken to saying these days, in part to lighten the situation and to express our frustration. We …
Mind Your Own Business
Originally published on 2019/08/19 One thing I’ve always admired about Japan and its people is how efficient the country runs. Obviously, the train system is amazing. The turnstile that reads the IC card never (or …
Shopping Alone in Nishi-Shinjuku
Originally published on 2019/08/09 Nishi-shinjuku is a pretty cool neighborhood, but I miss the colorful streets of Shinjuku near Keio Plaza Hotel during the post-arrival orientation. Nevertheless, I wanted to see the neighborhood and grab …