25 Tips for University Students in Japan

Choosing to study abroad can be a great experience for anyone! What better place is there to study, learn a language, and earn your degree than Japan itself?! While Japan (especially Tokyo) can seem overwhelming and like a dream come true it is very easy to forget why you're really here in the first place. It is very important that you take good care of your physical and mental health by surrounding yourself with good people, socializing, studying, enjoying good food, and taking out some time for some relaxation alone too. 
You really want to make the most out of your trip to Japan whether it be 3 months or 4 years your time here as a student will fly by really fast! While it is important to study, work on your papers, complete projects, and finish your homework you also need to find things that you thoroughly enjoy and make you happy here. 
Remember that if your grades or behavior becomes really bad you can be expelled and forced to return to your home country.

Not having a car to drive anywhere you please, relying on your phone for directions to and from everywhere, having to learn about the cultural differences, not being fluent in Japanese, and simply not being a native Japanese person will make it VERY difficult for you to adjust and assimilate right away as you'll have to balance your studies, work, and social life while also trying to learn "how to be an adult" in a foreign country. 

Hopefully after reading this list you will be better prepared for success at your new school!

Ah yes, my super awkward first day of school selfie

25 Tips for University Students in Japan

1.) Try to take your most difficult classes first thing in the morning and your more fun classes in the evening. You’ll end your day with something fun and have something to look forward to and you’ll be in a smaller class in the morning which will make it easier to ask for help and you’ll get to know your classmates faster and better too.

2.) Take early morning classes so that you can do your homework and study in the afternoon and work and party in the evening. 

3.) Try to have Friday’s off or at least no classes after 1:00pm that day so that you’ll always have a 3 day weekend. 

4.) Join your school’s work study program. You’ll make friends instantly and you'll cover some of your tuition if you get a job working in the school’s library or cafe. These jobs pay about 900-1200 yen an hour.

5.) After you’ve finished a semester or so you can tutor other students through your school. All you have a B or higher in the class or you can tutor those who want to improve their English. You get paid for this work through the school and it is a free service for your classmates.

Computer Making Club at Lakeland University Japan

6.) Join at least 2 different clubs at your school. You’ll make more friends, learn a new hobby or practice your own, and you'll have some great pictures and videos to take during your time in Japan as they’ll often times have parties and go on exclusive trips. 

7.) Always carry these items with you

• backpack
• student ID
• passport
• residence card
• Written or printed address in romanji and kanji to your home and school
• water bottle
• small snack
• laptop
• cellphone
• spare IC Card
• deodorant wipes
• a pen and pencil
• a folder
• a 5 subject notebook
• 5-10 pieces of lose leaf paper
• chargers
• spare battery 
• tissue
• handsanitizer
• hand towel
• house key
• 2000 yen cash

My Japanese dad helping me with my Japanese homework while also having fun eating and drinking at an izakaya. Who says you can't study and finish your homework while at the bar xD?!

8.) Study Japanese on your own everyday before and after school. You can sign up for free tutoring lessons at your school and take basic classes at your city hall or community center.

9.)Take these classes

• Japanese
• US Japan History
• Understanding Race Ethnicity & Gender
• English Composition
• CPS (Computers) 

Who doesn't like fried or grilled food?!  

10.) Participate in every school event!

Attend events for special guest speakers, speech day, Thanks giving, Halloween and Christmas parties, summer barbecue,graduation ceremony, miscellaneous volunteer opportunities. 

11.) Take good notes in every class! You will remember things better if you write them down. Don’t be afraid to take a picture of the board or use your smart notebook, iPad, phone or laptop to record the audio of a good lecture.

12.) Don’t be afraid to ask for help during class! If you're too shy consider sitting near the teacher’s desk or ask as soon s class is over. You can also ask your Japanese friends and classmates to help you as well.

13.) Get to know the professors of your least favorite or most difficult classes. Schedule an appointment for them to tutor you before or after class. They will see that you're serious and they will do everything that they can to ensure that you pass them. Work with them and they will work with you. 

14.) Talk to everyone that you see at school. Always greet them and find something to compliment them on or ask them a question. Be sure to introduce yourself and get their name too. Ask them where they're from and how long they've both been at your school and lived in Japan as a whole.

15.) Use your student discount! A lot of tourist destination, clothing stores, and public transportation often times have discounted rates for students. Be sure to bring your ID so that you can take advantage of the sales and special pricing. 

16.) Try to find free or cheap ebooks online or see if anyone else is selling the books that you need for your class BEFORE you purchase them brand new online or from you school.

Dinner date with my ex boyfriend.

Playing darts for Valentine's Day with my now ex boyfriend in Tokyo.

We had the whole place to ourselves because we arrived so early and we also got to enjoy Happy Hour too!

17.) Make sure your life has balance. You NEED to have fun! You NEED to have friends! You NEED to make time to study and complete your homework assignments! You need GOOD sleep! AND hey we’re all social creatures that want to be loved too so yes you also NEED to make time fro dating and relationships!

Always try to finish your homework and studying by 7:30pm, Eat dinner by 8:30pm, shower by 10:30pm, Go to bed by 11:00pm at the latest. Your friends and your boyfriend or girlfriend can wait until the weekend or you can meet up during lunch or after classes.

18.) Don’t be afraid to ask for financial assistance! If you need a bigger loan contact the financial aid department and simply send them proof of your living expenses and they will give you an increase. You can also arrange a payment plan with your school if you're struggling to pay your tuition. Be sure to limit how much you're spending when you go out with your friends. Consider signing or applying for a part-time job or teaching your own private English lessons.

A blurry polaroid picture from St. Patricks Day at the British Hub with my friends and classmates.FYI I never celebrate this day mainly because it's a stupid excuse to be an alcoholic and umm yeah I'm not white sooo... But see I had fun and I still went because they begged me to go haha.

The Hub

19.) If you're invited to go out on the town with your classmates say YES! Even if the venue or event is not your cup of tea its a great way to make new friends, meet and see some new people and take some great pictures and videos for your social media accounts and scrap book. Make some memories and loosen up! Don’t be so shy!

20.) Do your homework NOW! Don’t put off writing your papers or reading the 5 chapters assigned for homework. That 1-2 week deadline will come up very fast. Your partying, gaming, and sex life can wait. Whenever possible look over your syllabus and complete any major projects that you can do at the beginning of the year this way you can make adjustments later and even schedule a meeting with your professors to see if its an “A” worthy project or paper.

Just sitting and snacking while enjoying the ambience and eavesdropping on my classmates in the student lounge area.

I was given a free cup of joe on two separate occasions and made 3 new friends just because I was sitting quietly and looked lonely (which I was haha).

I purchased a small yet delicious meat lovers stuffed crust pizza from Domino's Japan to share with everyone in the student lounge (about 5 people) area i made 2 REAL new friends and I got to know some cool people and enjoyed a great conversation and learned about the gaming club.

21.) Arrive to your classes 10-15 minutes early and stick around afterwards for   1-3 hours. You can socialize study and just enjoy the ambience. Its an easy way to get to know people, make friends, get invited to parties, or even get a free meal. If you always rush in at the last minute and leave right away you’ll be seen as a bad student and you’ll never really get a chance to make friends as you’ll seem rude, weird, and too busy to socialize.  Also it feels great to not be in a rush all the time. Japan is a very fast placed country especially if you live in Tokyo you’ll always feel like you have to rush and run everywhere. If you leave out early you can walk and take your time. Its okay to wait for the next train that's less crowded, you have time to stop for breakfast at a konbini and sit elbow to elbow with the cool salarymen.

22.) Purchase a pocket wifi device to connect your phone and computer to the Internet no matter where you go. You'll heavily rely on Google or Apple Maps to navigate you pretty much everywhere here. There are no street names and numbers and the addresses aren't usually visibly written on the fronts of buildings.

My not so healthy but delicious breakfast with a cup of vegetable juice

23.) Eat & use the restroom before you go to class! Don't go to school hungry! You don't want to feel embarrassed because your tummy is growling on a crowded and quiet train or in the middle of a lecture. It will be hard for you to focus and you'll be tempted to snack or waste money at the convenience store if you didn't already eat a satisfying meal before you left. You also don't want to have an accident by holding it in or leave in the middle of an important lecture.

24.) If you are sick, sleepy or running late then still GO TO CLASS ANYWAY! You don't want to miss out on very important information. If you stay at home you'll have to rely on your peers who might not have taken the best notes and if you don't have any good friends or your professor and classmates don't take notes or are just jerks, then you'll be at their mercy or out of luck.

Staying at home won't make you feel any better. Buy some over the counter medicine, bring some hot tea (or buy it at the vending machine or konbini near your school), cough drops, tissue, handsanitizer, mints and a surgical mask. Dress warmly (hat, gloves, sweater, jacket, boots) and eat some hot soup and tea before you leave out the door. I know you feel bad right now, but you'll make it and you'll live. Be a big boy/girl! You do want to pass those finals right? Besides you're going to be in debt for these classes  or you paid thousands of dollars for them already! Why would you want to waste that kind of cash?

25.) Sign up for a Facebook & Meet Up account so that you can be in the know or even attend international parties, join clubs with the locals, expats and other students, attend cultural festivals, and concerts in Japan year around.

Don't worry too much! You'll find your own rhythm and you'll make friend and get to try new food and explore lots of cool places here in Japan. You will never be alone even if you feel as though you are.

It's okay to make mistakes. We've all been there! If you fail a class, do something embarrassing, feel awkward, lose a friend, or a bit of face then just pick yourself back up laugh about it ad carry on. It is all just a learning experience. You will succeed and you will be given the opportunity to enjoy bigger and better things in the near future. 

Make the most of your study abroad by trying your best to be happy and optimistic.

I hope you found these tips useful. If you have any ideas that you'd like to add to this list to help other students then please leave a comment or send me an email.

I wish you the best of luck during your stay in Japan and I hope that you get settled in fast so that you can begin to enjoy your college and adult life here in Japan!

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Over 50 Questions to Ask Your Japanese Housing Agent & Self Before You Sign a Lease

Now that you've decided to make the big move to Japan you've probably spent a lot of time reaching out to random real estate agents and foreign housing companies. 

The process to renting an apartment can seem super easy for you as foreigner because a simple Google search in English will show you countless share houses and "foreigner friendly apartments" that all seem to cost about the same amount and be about the same distance from your job, school or train station of choice. However your perception of what's close and far, as well as what's cheap versus expensive will all change upon actually moving here. Unfortunately once you've signed your lease it'll be a bit too late and the only way out would be to fork over some more money.

Renting an apartment in Japan is a lot easier than it is in America. The process is very fast and there isn't a lot of stuff required to move in, that is if you already have your basics such as a phone number and a bank account here. However as a foreigner their are a lot of things that you should consider before you sign a 2 year contract for what could be a total scam or disaster.
You will probably spend a lot of time in a very small space with walls that are usually thin and not sound proof. Your home will not be insulated so the weather outside will not differ much within your home and having the heat on overnight means waking up to a sore throat due to dry air instead of simply feeling warm.
You will also have to do a lot of walking to and from your job, the train station, grocery store, post office, and shopping malls so it is very important that these things are within close range of your home.
You should always try your best to ask as many questions as possible and exam the apartment thoroughly before you sign your name and give them your stamp of approval.
Some of these questions are for you to ask yourself as your housing agent or landlord might not be this familiar with your apartment of choice but that is why it is very important that you do your own research on the house and neighborhood before you make such a lengthy and big commitment.
If you aren't currently living in Japan then you can simply use Google Maps to see how far it is to get to and from these places below.

Before you can rent an apartment you will need to have the 10 following things (that is unless you are using a share house or a foreigner friendly apartment).

• Valid Passport

• Valid residence card (with permission to work)

• Contract (proof of salary/income)

• Personal stamp

• Japanese phone number

• Japanese bank account

• 1-2 emergency contacts  (At least one that is located in Japan)

• A Japanese guarantor (you an pay for one through the housing agency or buy your own)

• 1-2 headshots (profile pictures)

• 1-2 months rent, a security deposit, key money, fire insurance fee, cleaning fee (other) $1,500-$4,000 USD)

50 Questions to Ask Before You Move In

1.) How much is the rent?

2.) Is the apartment located in a residential area?

3.) Is the apartment in a busy area?

4.) Is there keyed or password entry at the front door of the building?

5.) Is there a doorbell with a security camera?

6.) Can you use a credit card to pay the rent?

7.) How long is the leasing contract/rental agreement good for?

8.) Is there a 24 hour maintenance phone number?

9.) Who owns the complex?

10.) Are children allowed?

11.) Is there a maximum occupancy?

12.) How much notice must you give before moving out?

13.) How much will you owe if you break the contract and decide to move out early?

14.) Are there any late fees or penalties if the rent is past due?

15.) How old is the apartment complex?

16.) How many tenants does the apartment have?

17.) Does this building commonly rent to other foreigners (are there other foreign tenants)?

18.) Are pets allowed?

19.) Is smoking allowed?

20.) Is there a fee for bicycle or car parking?

21.) How is the garbage disposed of (is there a storage room or dumpster for the garbage)?

22.) Is there a garage?

23.)How far away is the closest police station, fire department and hospital?

24.) What’s the name of the closest train station?

25.) Where is the closest Laundry mat?

26.) How often do trains run here?

27.) When is the first and last train?

28.) How far away is the closet convenience & grocery store?

29.) How far away is the closet post office?

30.) How far away is the mall?

31.) How far away is the electronics store?

32.) How long will your commute to and from work be?

33.) How far and how long will you have to walk or ride your bike?

34.) How far away is the airport?

35.) How far away is the closest terminal?

36.) Is there a private balcony?

37.) Is there a hookup for a washer and dryer in the unit?

38.) Is the apartment furnished

39.) Does the apartment have a stove?

40.) Does the apartment have a refrigerator?

41.) Does the refrigerator have a freezer section?

42.) Are their cabinets?

43.) Is there a closet and storage space?

44.) Is there parking available for the complex?

45.) Is there hot water in the bathroom and kitchen?

46.) Is there a bathtub?

47.)  What style sink & toilet is there (western or Japanese)?

48.) Is there a cleaning fee or move out fee?

50.) How many units are being occupied?

51.) What kind of mailbox is there?

52.) Are there any reoccurring annual fees for the apartment (besides the rent)?

53.) Do the windows have screen (most homes don't have vents so you'll want to have netted screens to keep out insects and animals).

There's an infinite list of questions that you ask and think of for yourself. If you have any more advice and would like to add something to this list please leave a comment with your advice down below or send me an email.

I hope that you found this list and video to be helpful and I wish you the best of luck in your search for the perfect apartment to start off your new life here in Japan!

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The 13 Different Types of Foreigners That You'll Meet in Japan

The 13 Different Types of Gaijin You’ll Meet

If you've been living in Japan for over a year then you are bound to have come across some pretty strange foreigners both online and in person. Here's a list of 13 different types of gaijin residing in Japan.

1.) The Wise Fool

He’s been in Japan for over 10 years and tells you how Japan is so horrible, but also says that he’s not leaving and just wants to bitch about everything he doesn’t like here which seems to outweigh the list of non-existent things that he does like by far. You have no idea why he is still living here if he really feels this way about Japan. You are shocked that he has the audacity to advise and indirectly encourage you to hate Japan, give up and just go home. You wonder if maybe he’s hiding something or if maybe he’s just trying to have Japan to himself. This guy seriously needs to take his own advice or get over it.

2.) The Inferior Gaijin 

This foreigner talks down on their home country whenever he finds the opportunity to do so. I’m not just talking about politics but  this guy is total “yes-man” for Japan and agrees that everything in his home country is just wrong and disgusting and needs to be advised by the superior country that is Japan The Great. He will argue that all Japanese people are super nice, polite and friendly unlike the assholes he dealt with back at home.  He believes that he deserves every bad thing that has happened to him here and justifies all hate and racism that Japan has towards non-Japanese  people or those of different religious and sexual preferences, that is if he is even willing to acknowledge that bad, rude, and racist things have ever happened to him or people that he knows in the first place!

He will tell you that Japan is so clean and that his home country is filthy. Fat people in Japan?! WHERE?! He will insist that you’ve got to be talking about the greasy burger eating people of America  who shop at stores that sell guns and toilet paper right next to Plan B, coat hangers, alcohol, medicine and diapers.He will tell you that all of the women in his home country are all fat and lazy feminists who will drain your bank account and trap you with a baby or a sexless marriage, you know things that Japanese women DEFINITELY don’t do. He can’t stand it when he sees or hears Japanese people “Oooh” and “Ahhh” over foreigners. He simply can’t understand why the Japanese don’t realize that he and his people are inferior to the greatness and beauty of Japan and it’s people.

You could have sworn that you heard him say “ALL HAIL JAPAN!” at some point.

3.) The Party Animal

Is there a birthday? No. Is it a holiday? NOPE! But there is now! This foreigner is always planning parties or attending them. They know people who know people and they’re a true social butterfly. They waste no time to have fun and party. You thought Japanese people didn’t use Facebook but this guy is always sending you screenshots and links to random parties at exclusive and super cool locations year around. He’s fun to talk to and looks out for his friends. He somehow manages to take great pictures and videos, make friends, and lookout for his drunk buddies while still indulging in all of the fun, food, drinking, and games. He somehow seems to know everyone. This guy has connections and he’s not afraid to share them with you.

4.) The Depressed Daytime Junkie

This foreigner seems to always have a can of strong zero in their hand, look as though they haven’t seen a shower in years, and smell as though they have bathed in an onsen of sake. This guy is usually a recent divorcee or a reject from a gaijin/Japanese rock band. They tend to be either really nice and outgoing or really rude and quiet. You feel sorry for this guy and you wonder how much his liver and kidneys are gonna be abel to take before he ends up cremated and buried in some gaijin grave or worse. You have no idea why he has decided to stay in Japan but you also admire his bravery for choosing to fight for his dreams anyway and find his own purpose and reasoning to stay.

5.) The Peasant

No matter what time of the year it is, even if it’s in the middle or at the end of the month and payday just passed this silly foreigner always claims to be broke and wants to mooch off of everyone or guilt trip you into covering the cost of their food, fun, drinks, and games. They aren’t ashamed to beg and have mastered their indirect theatrical performance.

They usually never pay you back and are nowhere to be found once their alleged payday arrives. They always seem to have an excuse or some sad story for why they need your financial assistance. While they may lack money of their own they have no problem spending yours and their taste tends to be rather expensive for someone who is at the mercy of others generosity. Despite their claims of poverty they seem to always be going out to bars and parties every weekend.  You have no idea how they were able to come to Japan since they’re always broke and you wonder what exactly is it that they’re spending their salary on because you’ve never seen them spend more than a 500 yen.

While they may be nice and a good listener their begging can becoming super annoying.

You’ve probably had to remind them that beggars can’t be choosers or simply avoid making plans in their presence.

6.) The Radicals 

Whether it be a Republican or a Democrat this misinformed foreigner has an agenda and it usually doesn’t align with Japanese culture at all, but they will find a few  “Japanese things” that seem to match their political beliefs and run with it insisting that any gaijin who disagrees is in the wrong country and should pack their bags and go back to their home country. They will assure you that Japanese people love Trump because of comments that Japanese politicians have made unaware of how that statement alone is a joke within itself as Japanese most people here hate Abe and make fun of his presidency commonly asking if you voted for him as an icebreaker). They will tell you that Japan loves gay people because Sailor Uranus & Neptune are anime staples. They will argue that if Japan wasn’t pro LGBT then their wouldn’t be any gay bars or parades despite the fact that these places and events are filled with 70% foreigners and even straight people. They believe that Japan wouldn’t have hal

7.) The Yellow Fever Playboy

This foreign guy came here for 1 thing and one thing only that is hot Asian girls. They don’t usually care if she's Chinese, Japanese or just “nese” if she’s Asian he’s ready to be a douche bag, make her fall in love, and then of course hit it and quit it! This guy has an annoyingly ridiculously large ego and is well aware that his foreign and exotic look and features are sure to help him score with chicks that wouldn’t give him the time of day in his home country. Despite the fact that he’s the same height of the average woman has 3 kids in home country, is a married/ or a divorcee, and has a receding hair line at the age of 24 He brags about being too big for Japanese condoms and pokes fun at his Asian male counterparts lack of confidence with women. He is bursting at the seams with confidence. His phone is always going off with messages from desperate women and he’s always going out every night with what seems to be a different girl every week.  

You think to yourself how has he not gotten someone pregnant yet? He is often times the life of the party but his douchey ways are sure to catch up with hi,m.

8.) The Professional Cock Slayer

Whether she be the most basic and average looking chick, or actually a little cute this foreign girl has an inflated ego thanks to the lack of foreign women in Japan and the even smaller number that are single, childless and willing to date an Asian man. She knows that no one can compete with her visible or not so visible beauty. She clearly has no shame in her game. She will constantly brag to you about how many men she’s slept with in Japan. After hearing her nasty story about that guys she sucked in the bathroom at the Hub you regret sharing that big can of Strong Zero with her and wonder if you may have contracted herpes from being a little too generous. You honestly have no idea why she’s taking so many chances.   

She is confident and fierce. She knows what she wants in bed and she doesn’t give a crap about what you think or say about her or her decisions. She always has some crazy story about her sexual encounters from a sleazy nights out at the bar or that host guy that super liked her on Tinder whose dick she sucked backwards. She’s fun and entertaining to be around, but sometimes her overconfidence and kinky bedtime stories can be a bit annoying and the truthfulness of them can be rather questionable.

9.) The Foreign Japanese Supremacist

This blind foreigner has no idea that they too are and always will be a gaijin in the eyes of a “pure” Japanese. They believe that they are elite enough to have leveled up from gaijin to native. They believe that they are indeed a Japanese. 

They  are disgusted by the existence of other tourist & foreigners alike. They will avoid sitting next to them on trains at all costs. They don’t want to talk to or befriend them and will try their best to maintain a circle of Japanese friends and sexual partners only.  They hate the thought of teaching English or doing “gaijin jobs”. These foreigners will often pretend to not speak English and will insist that they only communicate with the elite gaijin who have also become Japanese and thus they can speak Japanese well enough to converse. They have become so elite that they will pretend to have forgotten English, will tell you that they’re from Tokyo or Osaka (whichever city they first arrived to Japan in), and insist that they can’t remember or relate to the city or it’s people from their country of origin. These elite gaijin often times exclude themselves from any news, media, or articles that they watch or read about non-Japanese people because umm…DUUUHH! They’re not a foreigner silly!

10.) The Japanologist

It’s Not Wumbology it's Japanology! You probably didn’t know that this was a real word but this Japanologist knows that it is in Europe ! This intellectual gaijin insists that they know everything about Japan. They tend to follow all of the Japanese news and social media blogs and heavily moderate and educate people in the comments.

 They will disagree with you on anything you say unless it’s exactly what they’ve already said. They believe that they have read more than enough books, had enough experiences for a life time from their study abroad 5 years ago, and lived in Japan for long enough to know more about Japan than the country and even it’s native people do. 

They are often times experts on Japanese law and both know and obey more rules than most Japanese people do themselves. 

This scientist slash historian is disgusted by the ignorance of foreigners who don’t know the laws and cultural differences of Japan. They thrive off of correcting the mistakes of other foreigners. They will notice if your kimono is being worn incorrectly, if you’re not holding your chopsticks high enough, and if you wrote your kanji with the wrong stroke order. 

This foreigner believes that chopsticks are better than forks and are the ultimate eating utensils just as much as they believe that they are and always will be smarter than you!

You will almost never see them ask any questions about Japan because obviously they already know everything so who could possibly teach or tell them something that they don’t already know?!

11.) The Wannabe Idol & Breakout Artist

This foreigner has big dreams! They are ready to take full advantage of the lack of rappers, musicians, foreign models, and actors. They usually have a huge ego and really believe that they look like a model, are beautiful, have great acting skills, and that their beats are original thanks to the locals and even agencies gassing them up for their Little Tikes xylophone beats, Insta thot photos, and dramatic soap opera acting skills.

They get a couple of gigs worth less than the average teaching salary and label themselves as a famous foreign freelance model, actor, or musician.  They think that being a soft porn actress is the equivalent to being a celebrity. They’re willing to work for very little to nothing as they simply want to see their name in flashing lights, on a DVD cover,have cool headshots and video footage from their 3 second commercial scene, or see their name written in the fine print of the credits for some mobile app game that they sold their tribal beats too.

12.) The Gaijin Gates

This foreigner is filthy rich! They have expensive taste and tend to spend money like it ain’t a thing! It’s yakiniku and mojito’s for this gaijin 7 days a week. If they see something that they want they buy it. Everything seems like a great gift for their friends and family back home. It seems like they're at the mall and the post office at least once a week to buy and ship souvenirs to their loved ones.

You have no idea why they came to Japan or how they’re making so much questionable money despite seemingly never being at work and always shopping or partying.You’re convinced that this foreigner is only working to maintain his visa status and to be of service to the country. Sometimes you wonder hmmm… is he affiliated with the Yakuza?

 Despite the stereotypes he’s actually really nice, super generous, always willing to spot his broke friends, is very humble, and never brags.  You wonder if he’s just being generous because he doesn’t know what to do with all of that cash…

13.) The Visa Whore

Ahh last but not least we have the old fashion visa whore. This silly foreigner came to Japan with 1 of 3 goals in mind. They either wanted to live in Japan, have a mixed baby, or fulfill their yellow fever dreams. With no hesitation this foreigner packed their bags and sold their souls to their partner of less than a month to beat the system.They’ll insist that they always move fast in their relationships and that they both wanted the same thing (to cover their back of course). 

This foreigner often times lacks a degree, isn’t a native speaker, is obese, balding, or quite old in age. They’re ready to put their exotic gaijin looks to work in exchange for long-term residency. Luckily for this gaijin the feeling is mutual. Most Japanese people admire foreign men and women and consider them  to be significantly more sexual attractive, and romantic than their Asian counterparts. 

Unfortunately faking pregnancies and “conveniently accidental condom malfunctions and holes *cough cough* are common everywhere in the world and so is divorce and child kidnappings. Sadly Japan is no exception. I mean HEY?! Who says that two can’t play at this game? Looks like it’s gonna be a visa exchange after all!

I think that we've all been guilty of doing at least a few of these things on the list. I can be the first to admit that I'm guilty myself! The longer you live here the more you will see and read from some pretty crazy and cool people. I'll be making video to go along with this post soon so be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel for more!

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