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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.

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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.

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A conversation revealing differences between 2nd and 4th generation Japanese-Americans.

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There are many Japanese-influenced snacks in Hawaii. Here are the Japanese versions of them and their histories.

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My experience living in Japan as a Japanese-American, both in the countryside and in the city.