Let’s Talk U.S. Taxes While on JET!
When you’re an American JET, you need to file taxes to the U.S.A. in addition to Japan. This article offers tax software recs for U.S. JETs.
How To Convert Your Drivers License to a Japanese One
Most people in Japan drive (shocker!) Whether you’re driving for fun or for work, this guide can help you convert your license in Fukuoka-ken
Frustrations of Learning Japanese
Japanese is a frustrating language to learn. This post reflects on some of my recent blunders while practicing and studying Japanese at work.
What’s It Like As a JET Program ALT?
Are you a future or prospective JET? Are you moving to Fukuoka Prefecture as an ALT? This post may answer all your questions!
When In Japan: Bring Your Own Soap
Japan is regarded as a clean country, but how clean is it really? Sometimes, soap is nonexistent in public restrooms. Here are my thoughts.
FOOD-kuoka! Highlighting Fukuoka’s Best Eats
FOOD-kuoka is a blog series highlighting some of Fukuoka’s best restaurants. Discover some of Fukuoka’s most delicious eats with me!
My Trip to Kashii-Kaen: Fukuoka’s Defunct Theme Park
Fukuoka’s Kashii-Kaen Theme Park closed its gates on December 30, 2021. I recently had an opportunity to visit the park before its closure.
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.
Types of People You Will Meet at TUJ
TUJ is a relatively small yet highly diverse campus, featuring students from different countries, backgrounds, and ways of thinking. In a day and age where college campuses across the country are pushing for even greater diversity, TUJ manages to pull it off, including diversity of thought. Throughout my experience at TUJ, I ended up with…
How To Converse in Japanese, Or At Least Pretend You Know What You’re Doing
According to the Foreign Service Institute, Japanese is one of the hardest languages for native English speakers to learn. Requiring an average of 88 weeks to achieve speaking and reading proficiency (source), you’re not going to master it overnight. While you’re in Japan, you’re going to need to know some basic Japanese. Sometimes, you may…