While visiting or living in Japan is an exciting prospect, the Japanese culture is not for everyone. As a foreigner, you may encounter parts of the culture that you dislike, are uncomfortable with, or flat out hate. Remember that there are three phases of cultural integration: euphoria, ambivalence and criticism, and integration. Many people spend [...]
Like any overseas country, there is already a view on outsiders especially when it comes to getting high paying jobs. The Japanese have a term for foreigners called Gaijin, which means someone from outside of the country. This plays a huge role on a larger scale for doing business with companies. A lot of people [...]
Are you thinking about relocating to Japan. There are several sites to help you find real estate or an apartment. English speaking staff makes it just wonderful. They will assist you with searching the best properties available. A lot of the properties can be viewed online but they recommend viewing them in person so you [...]
Traveling to a foreign country can be an exhilarating, yet difficult experience. Relocating to Japan can be particularly difficult for people from Europe and the United States, simply because Japanese culture is so different from that of the west. Rest assured that culture shock is absolutely normal! Getting used to a new culture takes time; [...]