@Japan Australia
Australian expat in Japan
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About me
Australian
Lives in Gifu
Speaks English and Japanese
Registration: 03 May 2010
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Just for fun: Food culture in Japan by Diksha
Hello everyone, We all know Japanese food tastes great. Do you consider yourself a foodie? Share with us your unique food experience as an expat. 1. Name 3 best well-known Japanese street foods according to you. 2. Which are some unusual ...
The food culture is a big part of why I live in Japan and it varies greatly from area to area and from season to season. There is a lot to explore with food and it is best to get into the local hole in the wall places to experience the taste of real ... Read More
Sports in Japan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The Olympic Games are now just a few days away and we would like to talk about sports. What sports are the most popular and/or unusual in Japan? Are sports facilities easily accessible there? Where and how can one find ...
Very true! Japan has many ancient sports such as karate, judo, kendo and sumo which are centuries old. These sports are very popular around the world and for many are a first initial contact with Japan or Japanese. I remember learning karate as a ... Read More
Sports in Japan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The Olympic Games are now just a few days away and we would like to talk about sports. What sports are the most popular and/or unusual in Japan? Are sports facilities easily accessible there? Where and how can one find ...
The most popular sports in Japan are baseball, soccer and volleyball. Japan has a professional baseball league which is very competitive with many players making the transition to Major League Baseball in the United States. Soccer has also gone ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Japan by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Japan is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Japan? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
Japan has distinct seasons each with their own activities, events and food to enjoy. The temperature varies greatly from Hokkaido up in the north to Okinawa down in the south. Winter can be very cold and harsh in Hokkaido and the Japan Sea side of ... Read More
Moving to Japan. . . Advice? by thearabianmage
Hello, this is my first post here at expats. . . I have always had a strong interest in Japanese culture but since I moved to England at age 15, this interest has been put on hold to come to grips with English culture. Now, nearly 10 years later, ...
I can highly recommend Japan as a place to live. The Japanese economy is still in the recession stage but there are still plenty of jobs available for foreigners who want to live and work in Japan. The quality of life is one of the highest in the ... Read More