Into The Japanese Mind   by Sio In Osaka’s meetups, I often see familiar faces, but few become friends. One day, a Japanese girl ran over like an old friend: “So happy to see you! Let’s go karaoke after!” Her sudden warmth surprised me, cos we barely talked before. After the event, I approached her. She glanced briefly, as if we’d never met, then turned back, laughing with her friends. I was stunned. How could she change so fast? Did she mistake me? Were both warmth and cold

Life Reset Journal   by Sio That day I thought a few cough drops could fix my sore throat. But it got worse day by day, until I was shivering in bed like a virus was throwing a party inside me. Seeing a doctor never crossed my mind. Making an appointment in Japanese terrified me. How do I start? What’d they say? Many clinics don’t accept foreigners without Japanese. For me, this was mission impossible. By day 5, I couldn’t hold on. I forced myself to call with my less than N5

Japan Life Guide    by Sio If you’re planning to move to Japan, see which visa below might fit you: 1）Student Visa University, vocational school, language school. Usually 1–4 yrs. After graduation, you must switch to any visa below to qualify for PR or naturalization. 2）Work Visa* For white-collar jobs, teachers, researchers, healthcare. Usually requires degree or experiences. 3）Business Manager Visa* For running a business in Japan. Requires investment and stable revenue. *U