Yuki and Hannah, Author at Gaijin Abroad

Traveling for Cheap by Volunteering Around the World

August 31st, 2020Yuki and Hannah0 Comments

Tips and my experience of volunteering abroad Is taking a gap year, volunteering abroad, or traveling for a few months something you’d love to do? If so don’t let lack of funds stop you! I will share my experience of volunteering abroad and where to find volunteer opportunities around the world on the cheap. Read this and travel around the world with a student budget. You don’t want to regret not going in the future, so why not just do it if you want to travel. It’s definitely worth it. Fund your next trip through volunteer work not cash! During …

10 Tips For Making Friends via Dating Apps in Japan

August 18th, 2020Yuki and Hannah0 Comments

Turns out they’re not just for dating Have you ever used online dating apps? You should consider installing them right now if you want to meet new people in Japan. Around the world it’s getting popular to meet new people online. This is especially true with the Covid-19 situation; it’s kind of hard to meet new people in real life at the bar, Izakaya, or college. A lot of foreigners wonder if online dating apps such as Tinder and Bumble work in Japan. Well, it does work! In this article, I’ll introduce some tips for making new friends while in …

5 Best Online Dating Apps to Try While in Japan

August 16th, 2020Yuki and Hannah0 Comments

Curious about what dating apps are popular in Japan? Check out these 5 Are you wondering if online dating apps work in Japan? The answer is absolutely yes! A lot of college students use Tinder for dating purposes and young professionals use a Japanese dating app called Pairs to look for dating opportunities! Read this article and try them out to see which one you like the most! You never know, you might find someone you really like! My experience of meeting new people on dating apps Online dating apps are one of the greatest ways to meet new people. …

The life of University Students in Japan

August 9th, 2020Yuki and Hannah0 Comments

The Typical Experience of Japanese Students in Tokyo! Have you ever thought of enrolling in a Japanese university or going to study abroad as an exchange student in Japan? Do you want to know what it’s like being a freshman in Tokyo? This post will explain the life of typical college students who go to school in Tokyo! Their life is in some ways similar and in some totally different from your country. A lot of students feel excited, nervous, or anxious when they enroll in university. You are entering a totally different stage in life when you start your …

7 Must-try Convenience Store Foods in Japan!

July 20th, 2020Yuki and Hannah0 Comments

Japanese Convenience stores are actually true to their name Convenience stores (コンビニ) in Japan are just that, convenient! First off, they are everywhere and most are open 24/7. They offer a wide range of hot and cold food items all of which are quite fresh. When I studied in the US, I realized how helpful and useful convenience stores truly are in daily life. I missed every single food offered at the conveni while studying abroad. The three biggest conveni chains in Japan are 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lowason. According to the official websites of these companies, the data as of …

Our Petition to Ease the Japanese Entry Ban

July 13th, 2020Yuki and Hannah0 Comments

Let students and workers into Japan Recently, we wrote a petition together outlining why we believe the Japanese government should ease its current entry restrictions. The restrictions impact Hannah and many other foreigners negatively. We wanted to gather these people together so our voices could be heard. Hannah wanted to explain how the current travel restriction has affected her life, especially regarding her offer of employment in Japan. Many others are in similar situations, therefore we believe that coverage of the negative impact of the entry ban on peoples’ lives is valuable. It could eventually push forward policy to ease …

7 Japanese Etiquette Tips You Need to Know

June 28th, 2020Yuki and Hannah0 Comments

How to make sure you are not rude Politeness is of high value in Japan. These 7 etiquette tips are taught to every Japanese child. If you become friends with Japanese people, or are perhaps a student living with a Japanese host family make sure to take note of these so you can make a good impression. If you don’t do these things you might not even realize you’re being rude because Japanese people will not point out your mistakes. Don’t stress about it too much though! Just try your best and they will appreciate your efforts. Our background Hannah …

How to Make International Long-distance Relationships Work

June 22nd, 2020Yuki and Hannah0 Comments

Tips for making it work, no matter how far away you are from each other Many are quick to say that long-distance relationships suck or will never work out. Some people won’t even consider it as a viable option. While I doubt there’s anyone out there who prefers long-distance over face-to-face, it is sometimes the situation we find ourselves in. My fiance and I have been long-distance (about 6,554 miles ) for 16 months and counting. Be positive! It’s common to hear that long-distance relationships don’t work or that it’s a bad idea in all cases. While, yes, I agree …

Unique Feature of Japanese Toilets and Bathrooms That Might Surprise You

May 31st, 2020Yuki and Hannah0 Comments

The rudimentary American bathrooms pales in comparison to the sophisticated Japanese ones

Rudimentary American bathrooms pale in comparison to the sophisticated Japanese ones Are you sick of having to use a cold toilet seat? Or maybe you don’t like that strangers can practically see you when in a public bathroom stall? Then it’s time to head to Japan, where toilets have evolved past their western counterparts. Learn about exactly how here! American toilets Gap between the door and wall The very first time I used a public bathroom in the US was when I was 17 years old, I was in Seattle for a school trip. When using a public restroom I …