Often times I hear about the intense anxiety that potential immigrants or freshly landed residents have regarding making friends, especially if you’re starting from scratch. I was the same, knowing absolutely no one upon arrival except for the office staff at my university. This type of anxiety can force you to cling to people that you would never actually hang out with in real life, filling you with a sense of scarcity just to mend the loneliness that many of us have when moving to a new country for the first time. The question is: How do you build a community that lasts?

For many, finding housing in a foreign country sounds like a nightmare. This guide will provide you with resources to get you started with your housing search in Japan!

Here are some resources I wish I had when I first moved to Japan. From finding furniture and household goods, setting up a phone plan and bank account, I got you!

Let’s talk jobs. Interested in teaching in higher education at a university level? Part-time jobs to supplement your income as a student? Creative gigs? I got you.

Reviews of all of the Mexican restaurants I’ve tried in Kyoto, as a Mexican from San Diego, California.