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Why Moving Back May Be Hard After Living Abroad
International Life Barrett Ishida 3/24/23 International Life Barrett Ishida 3/24/23

Why Moving Back May Be Hard After Living Abroad

Here are some common challenges American expats may face when moving back to the U.S., based on my personal experience.

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Shopping at Costco Japan
Living in Japan Barrett Ishida 6/28/20 Living in Japan Barrett Ishida 6/28/20

Shopping at Costco Japan

Wagyu steaks and bulgogi bakes are just a few of the added benefits for expats who love shopping at Costco in Japan.

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First Day Back in the Tokyo Office After Lockdown
Living in Japan Barrett Ishida 6/22/20 Living in Japan Barrett Ishida 6/22/20

First Day Back in the Tokyo Office After Lockdown

What it’s like to go back to work in Tokyo after the COVID-19 / Coronavirus pseudo-lockdown.

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Working in Japan Can Be Lonely
Living in Japan Barrett Ishida 5/17/20 Living in Japan Barrett Ishida 5/17/20

Working in Japan Can Be Lonely

Due to language, cultural and mindset barriers, working at a Japanese company as a foreigner can be unintentionally lonely at times.

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Why Japan Has Strange English Ads
Living in Japan Barrett Ishida 1/21/20 Living in Japan Barrett Ishida 1/21/20

Why Japan Has Strange English Ads

Why big companies in Japan use strange English in their ads - My thoughts after working in a Japanese marketing agency

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10 Years Living in Japan - A Reflection
Living in Japan Barrett Ishida 9/10/19 Living in Japan Barrett Ishida 9/10/19

10 Years Living in Japan - A Reflection

This is why I moved to Japan and why I’ve stayed for 10 years. The plan was 2 years.

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Valentine's Day Differences in Japan That You Can See
Living in Japan Barrett Ishida 2/14/18 Living in Japan Barrett Ishida 2/14/18

Valentine's Day Differences in Japan That You Can See

Girls give guys chocolates and a few other easy-to-see differences in Japan on Valentine's Day.

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Why Street Photography in Japan Can Be Difficult
Living in Japan Barrett Ishida 8/4/17 Living in Japan Barrett Ishida 8/4/17

Why Street Photography in Japan Can Be Difficult

A lot of times, photography in public and private spaces aren't so different.

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Finding a Job in Japan
Living in Japan Barrett Ishida 1/6/17 Living in Japan Barrett Ishida 1/6/17

Finding a Job in Japan

The way I found a job in Japan is an often unknown and underused tool. I explain it here.

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