as written by Melissa Kartini
For many Malaysians living abroad, one of the hardest things to do when speaking to people is explaining our culture to them. God knows how many times our explanations have been met with confusion or even disbelief. If that is the case, why not show this list to them? Or maybe you’re a foreigner who’s …
… Well, the featured image might be a bit of an exaggeration. I do live in Tokyo, which is one of the warmer parts of Japan. But it caught your attention, didn’t it? 😉 That said, even if winter in Tokyo isn’t too bad (it rarely ever snows here!), I suck when it comes to …
When it comes to Muslims (especially Muslim tourists) in Japan, there are two types: One that is hyper-aware of the lack of halal food in the country One that is blissfully unaware and assumes they’re fine as long as they avoid alcohol and meat Although it might seem like halal food is plentiful in Japan …
A question that I often get is, “How is Japan handling Covid-19?”. It’s a common question, and given how popular Japan is, an expected one. Honestly, I don’t think Japan has changed that much with the arrival of Covid-19–especially when compared to the strict lockdowns initiated by other countries. Life is pretty much business as …
I’ve been living in Japan for over a year now, and like any other foreigner living overseas for an extended amount of time, it’s only natural to pick up some of the local habits. I do not by any means think that I’m remotely Japanese, or anything like them, but I have found myself doing …
