Writer’s Profile Misty Fujii is a Canadian DJ and writer who came to Japan seeking adventure and stuck around for love. Living life as a bucket list in progress, she’s as passionate about sharing her stories as she is experiencing them. She gets excited about collecting vintage vinyl…

I love to watch my kids play sports. But to be honest, I don’t care if they win. And I don’t particularly care if they play that well. Over the years I’ve learned to keep my comments to myself. I try not to coach from the sidelines or…

Writer’s profile Karina James is a native of Antigua and Barbuda. She resides in Tokyo and works as a cat butler, pre-school teacher and writer/editor. She’s open to trying any hobby at least once as long as it does not involve ice or snow. Lover of all things…

Imagine if every time you took the garbage out or loaded the dishwasher someone offered *helpful* tips on how to do it more efficiently. Now imagine if, after every meal, someone in your family gave a critique of the food and made suggestions for the next meal. How…

This post may contain some affiliate links. When you click through and make a purchase we may receive some commission, at no extra cost to you. Japan is where temples share tales of ancient history alongside neon-lit streets that buzz with the future. With culture that dances between…

Stanford graduate Tyrell Terry retired from professional basketball after just two seasons. He shared the news in an Instagram post that he has since taken down. Sports writer Julie Kliegman detailed the once-promising athlete’s near-crippling anxiety in a Sports Illustrated article. How Terry felt is not unique. In…