Family Embracing the Diverse Paths: Rethinking Success in Japan
Introduction When I first moved to Japan, one of the things that struck me was how clearly defined the “life path” seeme...
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Family Life The Power of Personal Values: Finding What Truly Matters in Everyday Life in Japan
When I first moved to Japan as a young wife, I was constantly surrounded by messages of what I “should” be doing. There ...
Life The Illusion of the Blueprint: Life in Japan Beyond the Checklist
Instruction When I first settled into daily life here in Japan, I quickly noticed something that felt both familiar and ...
Life The Illusion of the Blueprint: Why Life in Japan Feels Like a Checklist
Instructioin When you live in Japan, there’s a phrase that often floats in the air, even if it’s never spoken out loud:t...
Life “Finding My Zen in the Concrete Jungle: A Japanese Housewife’s Guide to Stress & Serenity”
The Noise Outside, The Restlessness Inside When I first moved into the heart of Tokyo, I thought I had finally stepped i...
Family “The Art of ‘Kirei’: My Daily Rituals for Mind, Body & Home Harmony in Japan”
Discovering the Meaning of Kirei When I first moved to Japan as a young wife and later became a mother, I thought I alre...
Business “Beyond the Savings Account: Discovering Unexpected Joys in Japan’s Daily Life Amidst Economic Shifts”
When the Numbers Don’t Add Up, but Life Still Does I still remember the first time I sat in front of my online banking a...
Family “Raising Kids on a Rollercoaster Yen: My Survival Guide for Japanese Family Finances”
Riding the First Drop: How the Yen Took My Family for a Spin When I became a mom, I thought the hardest part of raising ...
Family “The Price of a Bento: How Global Inflation Shapes My Japanese Household Budget”
The Day My Bento Got More Expensive I didn’t notice it at first.Maybe it was because I was rushing between laundry and p...
Business “My Career’s Detour: The Unexpected Crossroads of Love, Work & Japanese Society”
When My Career Map Got Redrawn If you had asked me at 22 what my life would look like at 35, I would have given you a ve...