© BORDERLINK, INC. 05/09/2025 My First Visit to a Japanese Hospital Once upon a time, health care, especially emergency health care, is something I did not worry too much about. T... Thomas U. 05/02/2025 A Glance at Golden Week As April comes to a close and May begins, Japan gears up for an annual event known as Golden Week. But what is Gold... Lupa Van Luis 04/18/2025 Kona’s Coffee - A Hawaiian Paradise in Himeji If there’s one thing I’ve learned while being here in Japan, it’s that everyone loves Haw... Jenna Kaita 04/02/2025 Embracing the Healthy Lifestyle of Japan Nestled amidst the bustling streets and tranquil landscapes of Japan lies a treasure trove of wisdom and prac... Neha Rajput 03/13/2025 Japanese ATMs - Show Me The Money! Banking in Japan can be rough. Want to set up a bank account when you don’t speak, let alone read, Japanes... Rushi Dai 02/28/2025 Discovering Japan’s Rich Tea Culture When I lived in Zimbabwe, tea was more of an occasional drink for me. I would have a cup when I was feeling under th... Jesman Mutezo 02/14/2025 Let's Take a Hike (Part 2) I found myself basking in the arms of nature’s divine creation. The towering age-old giant trees, thei... Anmona Handique 01/31/2025 Let's Take a Hike (Part 1) From its majestic breathtaking landscapes to its dazzling skyscrapers; from the alluring neon corridors to ... Anmona Handique 01/07/2025 Have You Ever Heard of a “Two Year Visit”? Editor's Note: An earlier version of this article was published in February 2021. Timothy shares his tal... Timothy Leong 12/20/2024 Christmas Traditions in Japan Every year, Christmas is celebrated the world over, but how about in Japan? It may come as a surprise to many, bu... Lupa Van Luis 12/13/2024 Do's and Don'ts of Winter in Japan Japan is a country of stunning natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage. One of the most enchanting times to ... Christopher Banayat
Bridge to Health in Japan 05/09/2025 My First Visit to a Japanese Hospital Once upon a time, health care, especially emergency health care, is something I did not worry too much about. T... Thomas U. 04/02/2025 Embracing the Healthy Lifestyle of Japan Nestled amidst the bustling streets and tranquil landscapes of Japan lies a treasure trove of wisdom and prac... Neha Rajput 02/14/2025 Let's Take a Hike (Part 2) I found myself basking in the arms of nature’s divine creation. The towering age-old giant trees, thei... Anmona Handique 01/31/2025 Let's Take a Hike (Part 1) From its majestic breathtaking landscapes to its dazzling skyscrapers; from the alluring neon corridors to ... Anmona Handique 11/15/2024 Finding Freedom in Japan When I first came to Japan I thought that I could do anything I liked by using public transport to get there. Sinc... Timothy Horn 10/18/2024 Gut-Checking in Japan Bacteria have a bad reputation and for good reason. The thought of eating a few billion a day in the interest of y... K.G. Umami 09/27/2024 Slim Wallet Fitness Exercise in Japan is expensive. There isn’t a lot of land space, so spacious gyms with many machines com... Branden M. 09/06/2024 A Real Onsen Godsend! Arima, December, 1999. I’m about to embark on an experience that I’ve never taken before and to b... Mark A. 08/27/2024 Countryside Exercise in Japan Before I came to Japan, I had recently started to become more health-conscious. I was in my late twenties and wa... Aki Duon 08/27/2024 Unlocking Japan’s Health Secrets Japan, with its rich cultural tapestry and timeless traditions, has a unique approach to medicine and well-b... Nwezi Loveth Oby 08/23/2024 The Rec List - Summer Grooming Products for Men Top photo: Zac Gudakov on UnsplashThe summer here in Japan is hot and humid. For men especially, that means a lo... Kayle Velez PREV LIST NEXT
Bridge to Food in Japan 04/18/2025 Kona’s Coffee - A Hawaiian Paradise in Himeji If there’s one thing I’ve learned while being here in Japan, it’s that everyone loves Haw... Jenna Kaita 02/28/2025 Discovering Japan’s Rich Tea Culture When I lived in Zimbabwe, tea was more of an occasional drink for me. I would have a cup when I was feeling under th... Jesman Mutezo 11/22/2024 Where to Satisfy Your Vegan Cravings in Japan Japan, famed for its sushi and sashimi, might not be the first place thatcomes to mind when you think of vegan di... Neha Rajput 10/28/2024 Two Countries, Two Food Cultures Hello, I am Sabina Maharjan from Nepal. I have been living here in Japan since 2019. When I first came to Japan, I ... Sabina Maharjan 10/07/2024 Kikanbo, the Taste of Hell Ever wondered what Hell tastes like? As a self-diagnosed spice head and ramen lover, I wanted to find a restaur... Patrick N. 09/13/2024 Top 5 Nagoya Foods Former Nagoya resident Victoria Onuma shares her picks for five of the best foods to try in Japan’s cent... Victoria Onuma 08/27/2024 Fugu - A Risky Delight That Puffs Up Palates Few dishes capture the intrigue and excitement quite like Fugu, the notorious pufferfish. With its alluring ... T. Vinte 08/27/2024 A Guide to Japanese Udon Noodles Japan is one of the countries that is popular for their noodles as a staple Japanese cuisine. Udon (うどん), as one ... K.G. Umami 08/22/2024 Japanese Cuisine - A Culinary Cruise Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure of a lifetime? Look no further than Japan,where the food is not j... Lupa Van Luis 08/21/2024 The Best Ramen in Kani City Ah, Ramen. That wonderful and affordable steamy bowl of sustenance is well loved nationwide. Actually, it&r... Joseph Cerezo 08/20/2024 The Best Burgers in Tokyo... So Far Burgers. You can get one anywhere right? Well, I haven’t eaten anything from McDonald’s or simi... Raymond D. PREV LIST NEXT
Bridge to Lifestyle in Japan 05/02/2025 A Glance at Golden Week As April comes to a close and May begins, Japan gears up for an annual event known as Golden Week. But what is Gold... Lupa Van Luis 03/13/2025 Japanese ATMs - Show Me The Money! Banking in Japan can be rough. Want to set up a bank account when you don’t speak, let alone read, Japanes... Rushi Dai 01/07/2025 Have You Ever Heard of a “Two Year Visit”? Editor's Note: An earlier version of this article was published in February 2021. Timothy shares his tal... Timothy Leong 12/20/2024 Christmas Traditions in Japan Every year, Christmas is celebrated the world over, but how about in Japan? It may come as a surprise to many, bu... Lupa Van Luis 12/13/2024 Do's and Don'ts of Winter in Japan Japan is a country of stunning natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage. One of the most enchanting times to ... Christopher Banayat 12/09/2024 Area Spotlight on Ayabe City, Kyoto Prefecture As an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) with Borderlink, you can teach in public schools in cities and towns al... MUSUBI Admin 11/29/2024 Winter Blues in Japan If you are new to Japan and this is your first winter approaching, there are a few things that might be useful to k... Alistair M. 11/05/2024 Area Spotlight - Ukiha City, Fukuoka As an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) with Borderlink, you can teach in public schools in cities and towns al... MUSUBI Admin 10/11/2024 Disaster Prevention in Japan Being prepared for disasters in Japan in very important. Although major earthquakes and typhoons are not tha... Kevin Helms 09/20/2024 Embracing the Colors of Autumn in Kyushu As summer bids a gentle farewell and the leaves start to don their vibrant hues, there's no better time to e... Lupa Van Luis 08/30/2024 From Sea to Summit - The Magic of Hakodate While the world's travelers often follow the well-trodden path to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, there's ... Armand Rola AD PREV LIST NEXT
