Borders between countries were coming to a close as flights were becoming scarce. My 18-hour layover in Incheon, South Korea from Cebu, Philippines was filled with both terror and excitement. To calm my nerves while waiting in the deserted Incheon Airport, I found a grand piano and played ‘Moon River’. In style and with safety,…
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Life as a foreigner in a foreign country
can become very lonely if you do not invest the time into learning more about the place, people and culture. There are lands to explore, history to uncover and so much to learn from the locals. If you are planning to move away from your hometown to a foreign place, then here are some tips…
Read MoreDoes alcohol contribute to weight-gain?
I do not want to be a party-pooper but when an individual is stressed it can affect their sleeping patterns, dietary discipline, or management of stress. Some clients result to alcohol-intake because it gives a feeling of relief and muscle relaxation. However, alcohol is a major contributor to weight-gain and it does not contain any…
Read MoreThe Poster Community
Imagine streets flooded with foreigners bending their heads down as they enter winding stores filled with bookshelves overstocked from floor to ceiling. The crowds that would dig through piles of toppling bookshelves or poster bins have now vanished from the streets of Tokyo, Chiba, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagano, and Okayama. The prefectures listed above are…
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Quality Language Learning
An education can help you improve your situation in life and take you to places especially if you speak more than one language. Communication is key towards your learning and language acquisition, but how do you know if the education is really worth the time and finances?
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JAPANESE POSTER POWER
JAPANESE POSTER POWER is an investment into exlusive and rare masterpieces made to standout on your wall. Here’s why.
Read MoreStrength of Sanrio
The illustrious F CLUB gathers strong and brilliant poised professional women of various industries for an evening of exchange to examine the current business climate, discuss the political change of power and of course, tète-à-tète. From the warm welcome of “Hajimemashite” shared in the air, to networking with 名刺,めいし, the night was paired with exquisite…
Read MorePhilippines vs Japan handling COVID19
Personal space dictates how one communicates, works and lives, especially in Japan, far more than in any other country worldwide. I was predominantly raised in Asia, specifically in the Philippines, and for a majority of this year, I have been living in Japan and with the wave of this coronavirus crisis, I have a few…
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