Living in Japan as an American Abroad (Cultural Differences)

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Japan has reopened for travel and cherry blossom season is upon us! Tune in to learn about Japan's cultural differences and what it's like living abroad in Japan as an American. 

Kristin shares the culture shocks she experienced while living in Japan, along with her favorite and least favorite aspects of the Japanese lifestyle.

You'll learn about Japan's cost of living, Kristin's view of the Tokyo dating scene, and why it's surprisingly difficult to stay healthy as a foreigner.

 

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EPISODE 196 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

• Adapting to foreign cultures and lifestyles.
• 13 things Kristin noticed while living as a foreigner in Japan.
• Surprising contrasts in Japanese food culture and tea ceremonies.
• Japan's unique 711 convenience store culture.
• Nature and nightlife in Tokyo, Japan.
• The problem with Japan's "work hard, play hard" culture.
• Dating in Japan as a solo, Western woman.
• Why Japan is a difficult culture to assimilate into.

 

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

• How fast is the wifi in Japan?
• Is there free public wifi in Japan?
• How safe is it to travel to Japan?
• How expensive is it to visit Japan?
• What is the cost of living in Japan?
• Is it easy to find healthy food in Japan?
• Can foreigners join gyms and workout classes in Japan?
• And more!

 

RESOURCES

Resources for Digital Nomads:

• Japan Travel and Tourism Resources: Japan Tourism Board,  JR Rail Pass

 

Books Mentioned:

• Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain

 

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• Is It Possible To Fully Integrate With a Foreign Culture?
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• How To Find Community Abroad With the Co-Founder of WiFi Tribe
• How To Live Like a Local Anywhere in the World With Brent and Michael Are Going Places

 

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