I wasn’t prepared for the level of…enthusiasm foreign men would have for these glamorous real-life Barbies, and not long after getting settled in a little voice inside began to say, “hey, what about me?
This is What a Racist Sounds Like
In his new book Baye McNeil gives a new meaning to the word “candid”. His every emotion – from joy to lust to heartbreak – is saturating the pages, and it’s addicting to read.
My Experiences with Dating in Japan
I can’t lie, before I moved this was one of things I was the most interested in/concerned about. Would I be able to date at all? or would this time in Japan just be one long dry spell?
What We’ve Learned by Living Abroad
Together, we’ve come up with a great collection of posts that will really make you think about life abroad, and life in general.
Three Reasons Why You Can’t Learn Japanese in a Year
After a year you probably still won’t understand even half of what people are saying to you, and here’s why
Take these 8 Pills for Homesickness
Moved abroad and missing home? Follow the doctor’s orders and take these 8 pills. You’ll feel better in no time.
How Nihongo Showed me I’m a Snob
After listening to a recent lesson about all the different ways to say “thank you” in Japanese I found myself worrying about the best way to do it.
The Salary Man Who Called Me a N*gg*r
True story: It happened when I was out and about with a friend in Shinjuku.
10 Things I Like and Dislike About Tokyo
I do enjoy my glamorous life here, but there are some things I could do without
I’m One of the Ugliest Women on Earth
Apparently, it is scientifically proven that I am one of the ugliest women on the planet.
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