My So-Called Japanese Life

Late last winter, I experienced the recurrence of a condition I had suffered about 4 months prior to that. My toes would get exceptionally i...

When you first arrive in Japan, you are exposed to a lot of facts which may be myths and myths that may be facts. The average foreigner is h...

My life at my former company began as a temporary worker who picked up the slack during the annual busy season between November and March. T...

One of my students came to his lesson this evening with a cold. I'm not talking about a little sniffle or two. His voice was so hoarse i...

I haven't been posting as much lately because I'm starting to feel a bit burnt out. I'm not burnt out on posting, mind you, but ...

Since coming to Japan, I've suffered a whole host of health problems. Some have been chronic (like my back pain and arthritis) and a con...

Part 2 of my trip to the dentist took place this morning. As I mentioned before in " A Trip to the Dentist ", I had to have it don...

It's been 10 years since I last made a trip to the dentist. I know that sounds very bad and like I have some sort of phobia about them b...

My husband had been wanting to get new glasses for the past several weeks but he wanted me to be along to help him choose frames. Since I...

I've been sick now for a week and only had one real day of rest yesterday. One thing about trying to buck up and work your way through r...

One of the most frustrating things about living in Japan is that, when you really need an item which is basic and easy to find in the U.S., ...

Having a cold in Japan while you are employed by a Japanese company can be a frustrating experience. When I was working, I only called in si...