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Japanese culture

  • From Pasta to Soba: The Accidental Love Story of an Expat in Japan

    Hi, it’s me again. We went out for soba last night those famously flavourless Japanese noodles that somehow worm their way into your heart. I’ve fallen completely in love with them over the years. I can now eat nearly everything Japanese… except natto(fermented soybeans), that mysterious breakfast goo the locals swear by. My first few months in Japan were tragic, Read more

  • No, It’s Not You It’s the Culture: My Honest Take on Friendships in Japan

    I was absolutely buzzing to do my undergrad in Japan. Three reasons, really: So off I flew to Japan, full of hope, dreams, and a suitcase packed with more expectations than clothes. I started university wide-eyed and ready to dive into it all. And to be fair, I did get a lot out of those four years. Read more