Life in Japan can be a struggle, but once you find your niche it can be quite amazing. I absolutely love life in Japan, but this was not always the case. It took some time for me to figure out how to live in Japan and have an independent and happy life. The key to…

When we move our family to Japan there is a wealth of information about how to help the adults in the family adjust, but not as much when it comes to children. Whether your kids are little ones, pre¬teens, or teens, there are some universal signs that they are suffering from culture shock. There are…

Feeling like you are alone in your relationship is incredibly painful and scary. Feelings of loneliness and isolation can cause you to wonder why you are in the relationship at all. Deciding whether to stay or go is incredibly difficult when you don’t feel like you can talk to your partner. Your partner should be…