A typical western style kitchen houses all of the amenities that a person or family could need. Not only that but it gives enough room to accommodate people of most sizes and is usually separated from other rooms of the house. Japanese apartments tend to go in a different direction to use space as efficiently as possible. In a Japanese house, the kitchen is usually connected to a small …

You finally did it. You got your visa, and that means that your entry to the country has been greenlit. Everything is now ready for you to pack and leave right? Maybe there are a few things that still need preparing. Though the visa is very important to live and work there, it is just one of many things that will require your attention. 1. Get Prepared Gather all …

Going from one culture to another brings many changes and experiences. Something as simple as eye contact can lead to a variety of situations depending on where someone is. Eventually, things can come pretty quickly causing people to feel a large number of emotions in different situations. When does the feeling hit? How long does it last? How do I deal with it when it happens? Answering these questions …

Knowing that you will have a small cooking space, as well as storage space. You will need to adjust how you prepare food. Living off of konbini food doable, but it can be unhealthy and cost more than cooking at home in the long run. After learning to optimize cooking space one should discover what is the best food to make. The surrounding grocery stores will have a big …