Allow me to briefly introduce the three Japanese alphabets, their functions and why they're all smegging awful.
Category: Lifestyle
Getting STI/STD Tests in Japan
Getting an STD test in Japan can seem daunting. But now it doesn't have to! Let me explain aaaall about it.
Getting The Pill In Japan
I found many things daunting about moving abroad. One of those things was the concept of getting the pill in Japan. So, I made a point of stocking up on an entire year’s worth of contraception before moving out here. Of course, the problem with this is that I couldn’t count on being able to … Continue reading Getting The Pill In Japan
The Time I Got Drunk and Bought Some Pet Fish
Well, the title is pretty self-explanatory. This is the story of when I got drunk and bought some pet fish. How It Happened I was out drinking with my Japanese friend and we decided to take an evening stroll for as far as our legs would carry us. We stumbled along, cans in hand, towards … Continue reading The Time I Got Drunk and Bought Some Pet Fish
The Time I Nearly Got Deported From Japan
Ah, yes! The incredibly fun time in which I nearly got deported. I hadn't even done anything wrong! Let me tell you aaaaall about it...
My First Ever Tinder Date In Japan
How To Move To Japan and Teach English
If you want to move to Japan and teach English there, then you have come to the right place! Choosing to teach English abroad is one of the best ways to travel around while making a living for yourself. It helps if you have a deep understanding of English grammar. Another bonus is having experience … Continue reading How To Move To Japan and Teach English
Learn English Like a Pro with Mometrix!
Learning another language is HARD. I know because I have been there and done it four times. I also teach English as a foreign language and have found this amazing system to help my students pass their exams!
The Time I Peed in The Bath and My House Got Destroyed
Don’t do it! Don’t pee in the bath! Terrible things can happen, allow me to show you through my own personal experience...
Why Don’t the Japanese Say “No”?
Imagine a world without “no”! Jade delves into why they don’t say it and what they say instead.
Basic Japanese for Travellers
Welcome to Japan!So, you're in Japan and you're ready to go have an amazing time. Here is some basic Japanese for travellers like you to help you on your way! Greetings Hello - konnichiwa こんにちは Heya - ya-ho やっほう Good morning (polite) - ohayo go-zigh-mas おはようございます Good morning (casual) - ohayo おはよう Good evening - … Continue reading Basic Japanese for Travellers
How Japan Celebrates Christmas
Let Jade teach you all about the wonders of a Japanese Christmas!
How Japan Celebrates Valentine’s Day
How do the Japanese celebrate Valentine’s Day? It’s a surprisingly different way to celebrating it in the west!
The Time I Accidentally Hatched Mosquitos in My Japanese Sharehouse Bedroom
I wish I wasn’t joking because I hate mosquitos! What the smeg is wrong with me? I swear bizarre things like this only happen to me... Let’s Start From The Beginning Well. It was summer and mosquitos are rife here in Japan. After the whole Dengue Fever palaver, I am now a little bit petrified … Continue reading The Time I Accidentally Hatched Mosquitos in My Japanese Sharehouse Bedroom
The Time I Got Dengue Fever
That Old Chestnut... Jade's Guide to Surviving Dengue Fever Through Complete and Total IgnoranceSo, in May last year (2018), I nearly died from Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. How? I was bitten by a particularly smeggy mosquito while on holiday with my friend in Thailand. Well that escalated quickly... My trip had been planned so that I … Continue reading The Time I Got Dengue Fever
Why Japanese Deodorant Doesn’t Work on Smelly Europeans
Jade's Guide To Being A Smelly White Girl Why doesn't Japanese deodorant work? Basically Asians have different genes compared to those of Caucasians. This goes for the majority of people, but I have known whiffy Asians and non-whiffy Caucasians too. Warning: This Post Involves A Bit Of Science We have two main types of sweat … Continue reading Why Japanese Deodorant Doesn’t Work on Smelly Europeans
Japanese Jukus (Cram Schools) – The Truth About Japanese Education
Jade's Guide to Japanese Education Having worked as an English teacher in Tokyo for three years now, I have taught all ages. From babies to children to adults. I have also witnessed the transformation from Japanese children, struggling to keep their heads above water in the education system, to relieved university students bathing in freedom, … Continue reading Japanese Jukus (Cram Schools) – The Truth About Japanese Education
Company Dormitories – The Secret Life of Japanese Salarymen
Jade’s Guide to Salarymen When you arrive in Japan, you will likely see swarms of people in suits. A black-and-navy suit invasion, with grey for those feeling a bit fancier. In Japan, the typical aim of most young men (and nowadays women too) is to work for a big company. In doing so, they become … Continue reading Company Dormitories – The Secret Life of Japanese Salarymen
Why Japanese Married Couples Don’t Have Sex
Over my four years in Japan, I have noticed that the romantic relationships that the Japanese indulge in are very different to those that I see in Europe and America. Let me explain why Japanese married couples don't have sex. Young Japanese couples, those that are simply dating and not yet wed, are not affectionate … Continue reading Why Japanese Married Couples Don’t Have Sex
Japanese Match-making Restaurants – Visit an Aisekiya
What is an Aisekiya? They are Japanese match-making restaurants at which women can stay and eat and drink for as long as they like. For free. Meanwhile, men have to pay per thirty minutes or so for the all-you-can-eat-and-drink Japanese match-making fun. “What the smeg?” I hear you cry. Yes, places like this actually exist. … Continue reading Japanese Match-making Restaurants – Visit an Aisekiya