How To Find Medical Care In Japan
When you’re a JET, you will interact with the Japanese Healthcare System at least once. This post will guide you through the steps to get started.
Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Entering Japan
If you’re smart, you will have done some research on some essential items before entering Japan. If you’re either too overwhelmed or like learning from idiots, then this post is right for you! This post is going to cover three aspects about living in Japan that I wish I had been more prepared for so,…
Fuku-Ro-Shaka! pt.4: Back in Osaka with The Man Himself!
After waking up from one of my most comfortable nights of sleep in Japan, I gathered my belongings, took a shower, and got ready to seize the day in Osaka. Oddly enough, at this capsule hotel (ASTIL Dotombori), all guests are required to leave the hotel from 11 AM to 3 PM so the hotel…
Off to Osaka! pt 4: Photos of Osaka Castle and Dr. Yellow Himself
Monday, March 19 marked my last day in Osaka (for now). I checked out of my hotel (Hotel MyStays Shin-Osaka) at about 10 AM and went on some adventures during my six hours of free time. I first headed to Shin-Osaka Station, just a short walk away, and grabbed some more Avocado Toast from Dean…
Japan: A Culture of Convenience
Japan is unlike any country in the world. Heck, Tokyo is unlike any metropolis in the world. One of the first things you’ll notice while you’re settling into the world’s largest metropolis is that there are convenience stores EVERYWHERE. According to my Japanese professor, there are over 7,000 convenience stores in Tokyo alone; that’s more…
Academic Life: TUJ vs. Chapman
Back in November of 2017, I sent out an email to all 91 study abroad students in an attempt to get to know some people before landing in Tokyo. All I can say is it was a success. During my short email exchanges with students from across the United States (mostly from Pennsylvania), two of…
Sending Mail from Japan to the United States
EDIT April 1, 2022: This how-to guide became out-of-date as of January 1, 2021. Please click here for the revised post. Japan is a land of unique items. Whether it’s their world-famous KitKat flavors ranging from Apple to Sweet Potato to Wasabi, or whether it’s a nice fresh pair of Sappy Underwear from Don Quijote,…
Experiencing Japanese Culture: My Trip to the Hotel Green Plaza Hakuba/Cortina Ski Resort
The weekend of February 9-12, 2018 was an undergraduate holiday at TUJ, meaning we had no school on Friday or Monday. While I am not sure why they decided to take Friday off, the reason we have no school on February 12 is because that’s Japan’s National Founding Day, or basically their Fourth of July.…
Losing My Passport In Japan
After a long 12.5-hour flight from LAX to HND, I finally touched down in Tokyo, Japan. I was so eager to enter Japan that I actually forgot my suit on the plane, but thankfully one of the flight attendants chased me down to hand it to me. As I was walking to the immigration line,…
Off To Tokyo! The Japanese Addressing System
When writing a letter or sending a package in the US, you send your mail to an address formatted similarly to the following. Firstname Lastname 123 ABC Street Anytown, Anystate 12345 (USA) A similar addressing system applies to most European countries as well. For example, a French address would read as follows. …