Comments on: Life in Japan (Vlog Ep. 11)

By: Nora

Nora — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 09:00:49 +0000

In reply to Nur.

Hi Nur,
I did provide a link to Turner’s Blog!

And you’re absolutely right about using small group classes and other locally-hosted events to meet Japanese people. I used a service called Local Guddy to connect with a local who took me around Tsukiji Fish Market, and we shared a really nice connection and amazing open conversation. (https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/tsukiji-fish-market-tokyo-japan-vlog-ep-12/)

By: Nora

Nora — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 08:55:52 +0000

In reply to Izy Berry.

Hi Izy,
Funny you should mention Taiwan….I believe he was just considering a trip there….

By: Nur

Nur — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:27:42 +0000

Hi Nora,
I Traveled Japan at the end of 2016. I went for 4 weeks and stayed for 8. It is a very diverse culture and while I would not want to live there, I loved every moment. I realized too late that in order to find Japanese people to speak with, the best way is to take small or private cooking classes or similar- But, from the average person and not the most highly rated. If you find the right people they will be happy to talk in depth and help in any way possible.

I’m enjoying your post and wishing to return. By the way, can you please post a link to a Turner’s blog.

Thanks!

By: Izy Berry

Izy Berry — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 08:21:20 +0000

For Turner, if you ever decide to travel again. Try Taiwan!

By: Nora

Nora — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 00:38:10 +0000

In reply to John Lewis.

Hey John,
Absolutely! On Monday I’m publishing a post about intercultural love in Japan (not that I have any personal experience on the topic), and a few weeks after that a post coming about why I could never live in Japan.
Suffice to say, it has been a very interesting process of living here for this relatively short time!

By: John Lewis

John Lewis — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 17:59:21 +0000

While there, could you delve into the gaijin experience of an expat?

I know several expats in Japan have spoken of difficulties in living in a homogenous society that does not always tolerate them.