Category Archives: Asia

SHOULD I LEARN JAPANESE IF I WANT TO MOVE TO JAPAN?

After living abroad in two very different Asian countries, Japan and Hong Kong, I am often asked a lot of questions regarding life in Asia. One of the most common questions I seem to get asked is whether or not one should learn Japanese before moving to Japan.  And while I’m quite the advocate for learning any local language […]

JAPAN’S CULTURE OF CUTE

If there’s one word you can’t go a day without hearing in Japan, it’s the word kawaii (かわいい). Most commonly translated as “cute,” kawaii has become more than just a cultural phenomena in Japan, it’s become entrenched in daily life. From lovable mascots to adorable eats, there’s no escaping it. Cute is everywhere. And honestly, Japan just wouldn’t be […]