© BORDERLINK, INC. 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. 11/22/2024 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 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 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 10/28/2024 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 10/18/2024 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 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
Bridge to Health in Japan 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 08/22/2024 Natto - A Sticky Secret to Longevity Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. The origins of natto can be traced back ove... Raymond D. 08/22/2024 A Layman’s Guide to Japan’s Health Insurance System Health Insurance in Japan can sometimes seem like a real pain in the neck, but it doesn’t have to be!Firs... Leticia Iglesias 08/22/2024 ALT August - How to Live Happy and Healthy Hey guys! For Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) August means summer vacation. If you’re just starti... Catherine Cain 08/21/2024 My Top 3 Healthy Japanese Foods Feeling the food blues? No worries, check out some of the healthiest goodies from Japan!We all struggle with h... Jessica Li PREV LIST NEXT
Bridge to Food in Japan 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. 08/20/2024 Taco Hunting in Tokyo This may sound strange to say, but I come from Southern California where tacos aren’t just a food, but a c... Michael Gruendner 08/19/2024 Onion Burgers of Awaji Island Works of antiquity such as the Kojiki and Nihonshoki describe Awaji Island as the “birthplace of Japan... Naveed Hussain PREV LIST NEXT
Bridge to Lifestyle in Japan 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 08/27/2024 Exploring Zenkoji Temple One of the things I was excited about living in Japan is the opportunity to visit shrines and temples. I've ... Erelyn B. 08/27/2024 High on Fuji Q Highland You have probably heard of Yamanashi as the place where Mt. Fuji is, but one of the best places to go to in Yamanas... Lupa Van Luis PREV LIST NEXT
