Managing Money Between the U.S. and Japan
I share my experiences and tips for dealing with money if you're traveling or moving to Japan. My preferred banks in the U.S and Japan, how to use Apple Pay, and the credit cards that I use.
What Longtime Japan Residents Buy When Traveling in Japan
These are some things that I frequently buy in Japan and recommend after living there for a long time.
Planning a Casual Outdoor Wedding Party in Hawaii
The vendors that we used for our Hawaii wedding party and our experiences with them.
Buying an Apartment in Tokyo
What apartment-hunting and buying was like in Tokyo, how much apartments cost in the city, and some things that should be considered.
About My Japan-Related Business
I started a company that is connected to Japan, helping businesses do international marketing to the country.
Why Moving Back May Be Hard After Living Abroad
Here are some common challenges American expats may face when moving back to the U.S., based on my personal experience.
Street Photography: Chinatown, Honolulu
Walking around Chinatown, Honolulu, and taking some street photos.
New Year’s Differences: Japanese vs Japanese-American
Here’s how Japanese in Japan and Japanese-Americans in Hawaii celebrate Japanese New Year’s differently.
Unexpected Struggles Moving From Japan to the US
Here are a things you should know when it comes to moving out of Japan while trying to have an international life.
Initial Reverse Culture Shocks Moving From Tokyo, Japan to Hawaii, USA
These are the initial things that have caught my attention in this early phase of reverse culture shock returning from Japan to Hawaii.
What I Learned When Moving Out of Japan
Here are a few realizations and lessons I learned while going through the process of moving from Japan to the US.
Do Foreign English Teachers Actually Impact Japanese Students?
Do foreign English ALTs in Japan have meaning? I interview a few of my former students that I taught while on the JET Program.
What You Get in Tokyo for $1,800/Month
What is a typical 1-bedroom (1LDK) apartment in central Tokyo actually like? My approx. $1,800/month apartment in Setagaya, Tokyo.
What it's Like Doing a Marketing Pitch to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Tokyo Metropolitan Government pitches are unique. Here’s how they go, according to my experience.
Street Photography: Gotokuji & Kyodo, Tokyo
Going out on a snowy winter day to take street photos of Gotokuji and Kyodo, Tokyo.
Street Photography: Koenji, Tokyo
Shooting street photos of Koenji, Tokyo, a neighborhood known for its alternative subcultures.
Monthly Utility Costs in Tokyo
How much monthly utilities cost in Tokyo - comparing living as a single vs. couple.
How to Survive Summers in Japan
Summers in Japan are HOT. Here are a few everyday things that can help you survive summers in Japan.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: What it's Been Like Living in Tokyo
My experience living in Tokyo as it prepares for the Olympics and fights the Covid-19 pandemic.
Social Media in Japan in 2021
A look at the most popular social media apps in Japan in 2021 - user numbers, usage trends and more.