What a 19th-century Japanese Interpreter taught me about living abroad in 21st-century Japan
John Matuszewski 165 Years of Cultural Confusion—What a 19th-century Japanese interpreter taught me about living abroad in 21st-century Japan Artwork of the Japanese warship Kanrin Maru en route to the […]
Run Mikyan, Run: Inside the Ehime Marathon 2026
Vince Justin Roland Madriaga Mabuhay! I’m Vince, from Marinduque – the Heart of the Philippines. Growing up surrounded by the waters and lush landscapes, I inevitably […]
Bugonia Review: A Gritty, Gory Thriller… With a Questionable Ending
Zev Green Zev is a first-year ALT in Iyo City. He hails from the lovely city of Portland, Oregon, and has had a lifelong […]
Behind the Mask: Experiencing the Noh Tradition
Linus Sinnard Linus is a first year JET working in the Matsuyama neighborhood of Yugun. Most of his time is spent either grinding through […]
The Art of Azechi Umetarō
William (Will) Taylor 2025 Arrival, in Kume Matsuyama Will is a second year ALT in Matsuyama’s best district, Kume. He can usually be found on his bike, heading to an […]
Will’s Onsen Bonsen Bon Boulash Bonanza Extravaganza: The Definitive Ranking
William (Will) Taylor 2025 Arrival, in Kume Matsuyama Will is a first (soon to be second) year ALT in Matsuyama’s best district, Kume. He can usually be found on his […]
The One (eyed) and Only
Yat (Matt/Matthew) Yeung 2024 Arrival, JHS ALT in Iyo City (Futami) Gundam/Pokémon/League of Legends/Stardew Valley Nerd (cough, cough… specialist*) G’day everyone! This Matt from Iyo City, Futami. I am entering […]
Pills, Here!💊: A Guide to Drugstores in Japan
Unless you’ve lived in Japan long-term before, it’s safe to say that browsing through the drug store here, in Japan, is no walk in the park. Actually, despite […]
Through the Generations
Yat (Matt/Matthew) Yeung 2024 Arrival, JHS ALT in Iyo City (Futami)Gundam/Pokémon/League of Legends/Stardew Valley Nerd (cough, cough… specialist*) Matthew (Yat) Yeung is a first year ALT based in Iyo City, […]