Living in Japan as an American Abroad (Cultural Differences)
Living in Japan as an American Abroad (Cultural Differences)
“The 7ll convenience store culture deserves its own number because the people in Japan - foreigners, tourists, locals alike - they’ll eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the convenience stores and I don’t think I’ve seen that anywhere else.”
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Japan has reopened for travel and cherry blossom season is upon us! Tune in to learn about Japan’s cultural differences and what it’s like living abroad in Japan as an American.
Kristin shares the culture shocks she experienced while living in Japan, along with her favorite and least favorite aspects of the Japanese lifestyle.
You’ll learn about Japan’s cost of living, Kristin’s view of the Tokyo dating scene, and why it’s surprisingly difficult to stay healthy as a foreigner.
Episode 197 Special Offers:
EPISODE 197 TOPICS DISCUSSED:
Adapting to foreign cultures and lifestyles.
13 things Kristin noticed while living as a foreigner in Japan.
Surprising contrasts in Japanese food culture and tea ceremonies.
Japan’s unique 711 convenience store culture.
Nature and nightlife in Tokyo, Japan.
The problem with Japan’s “work hard, play hard” culture.
Dating in Japan as a solo, Western woman.
Why Japan is a difficult culture to assimilate into.
QUESTIONS ANSWERED:
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Can foreigners join gyms and workout classes in Japan?
And more!
📝 EPISODE RESOURCES
Resources for Digital Nomads:
Japan Travel and Tourism Resources: Japan Tourism Board, JR Rail Pass
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