Expats and foreigners visiting Japan are often surprised by how Japanese kids act; Westerners commonly report things like, less fuss, more mature behavior and greater self-sufficiency, than the kids inContinue readingJapanese Parenting Style – And Differences from the West
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My Husband Got a Job Overseas (Impacts of Staying or Going)
Finding out your husband just got a job overseas can bring a flood of mixed emotions: Anger Sadness Jealousy Fear Isolation Excitement It can also bring with it an overwhelmingContinue readingMy Husband Got a Job Overseas (Impacts of Staying or Going)
How Can I Be Happy in a New Country?
We all move to a new country for a variety of reasons. Some reasons are clear and tangible (e.g., for work), other reasons are not so clear and less definedContinue readingHow Can I Be Happy in a New Country?
How Long Does Homesickness Last (and How to Shorten its Duration)
The experience of homesickness has common features for all of us. At the same time, each of us can experience homesickness in a number of different ways, including its duration.Continue readingHow Long Does Homesickness Last (and How to Shorten its Duration)
Regret Moving to Japan (What Now?)
Regretting your move to Japan is an uncomfortable position to be in. Though it can be a helpful emotion, it can easily turn into a way to beat ourselves up,Continue readingRegret Moving to Japan (What Now?)
Adjusting to Life in Japan (and Staying Mentally Well)
Moving to Japan is one of the biggest transitions you’ll make in your lifetime and adjusting to life here is far from quick and easy. However, with an open mind,Continue readingAdjusting to Life in Japan (and Staying Mentally Well)
Should I leave Japan? Things to Consider
Debating whether or not to leave Japan is never a comfortable place to be, mentally. And the longer you’ve been in Japan, the more difficult it can be to decide.Continue readingShould I leave Japan? Things to Consider