I still wonder how many times he counted my sushi plates

An Open Letter To My Date Who Commented On My Weight

By Anisa Kazemi
November 25, 2018 | Lifestyle, Up Close & Personal

Bidding Goodbye To Japan's Beloved On Screen Obaachan

Remembering Kiki Kirin Through 5 Of Her Most Renowned Movies

By Anisa Kazemi
September 19, 2018 | Art & Culture, Up Close & Personal

Been There, Done That

Lessons From A Former Expat: 10 Things You Should Know Before Coming To Japan

By Maxine Cheyney
July 26, 2018 | Lifestyle, Up Close & Personal

Exclusive Interview With Former Ambassador Kennedy's Executive Chef

Overcoming Cultural Boundaries With Chef Marybeth Boller

By Louise George Kittaka
April 13, 2018 | Careers, Interviews, Up Close & Personal

Face-To-Face With The Woman Who Is Taking Ikea's Business Further Higher

Ikea Japan CEO Von Reis: Japan Should ‘Let Loose The Female Talent’

By Victoria Vlisides
April 4, 2018 | Careers, Up Close & Personal

Coming To A Fork In The Road As The 2nd Japanniversary approaches

Facing The ‘Two-Year Mark’ In Japan: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

By Julia Mascetti
January 18, 2018 | Lifestyle, Up Close & Personal

But Still Following Dreams In Tokyo: Chapter Two

Moving On: Slightly Unemployed, Slightly Failing, And Definitely Broke

By Jes Kalled
September 20, 2017 | Lifestyle, Up Close & Personal

Mastering Long-Distance Love While Pursuing My Dreams In A New City

Moving On: Finding Love Just Before I Started Anew In Tokyo

By Kiri Falls
August 28, 2017 | Lifestyle, Up Close & Personal

Developing A Chronic Illness, Leaving It All Behind...Only To Come Back Again

Moving On: Giving Tokyo, The City Where I Got Sick, A Second Chance

By Julia Mascetti
July 26, 2017 | Lifestyle, Up Close & Personal

The Big And Little Steps You Take To Follow Your Dreams

Moving On: What It’s Like To Drop Everything And Start Fresh In Tokyo

By Jes Kalled
June 16, 2017 | Lifestyle, Up Close & Personal