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Living in Japan as an American Abroad (what it's like) 🤔

Traveling with Kristin
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After living in Japan as an American expat, these are the most curious things I learned about Japanese culture while I was there. So if you're thinking of moving to Japan someday (or if you already live there as an expat), I hope you enjoy this video about the surprising things I learned while living in Japan. This video covers what I think about the food, WiFi, people, prices, dating as a foreigner, cost-of-living, things to do, and more. [TIMESTAMPS BELOW] 👇👇👇 Have you traveled or lived in Japan before? ⛩ What did you notice as a foreigner living there? What are your favorite surprising, strange, or "only in Japan" things? Comment below! 🍣🍵 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Why I made this video 00:40 - Japan travel montage intro 1:32 - How I ended up living in Japan by accident (literally) 2:43 #1: Nice people 5:20 - #2: Clean and small hotel rooms + quiet and clean city (Tokyo) 7:09 - #3 :Japanese people LOVE to eat 10:51 - #4: Convenience Stores  …...more
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Why I made this video

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Japan travel montage intro

0:40

How I ended up living in Japan by accident (literally)

1:32

1: Nice people

2:43

2: Clean and small hotel rooms + quiet and clean city (Tokyo)

5:20

3 :Japanese people LOVE to eat

7:09

4: Convenience Stores

10:51

Plastic packaging

12:52

5: Unhealthy food

13:40

6: Slow Internet

15:20

7: EXPENSIVE

16:00

8: Stunning scenery and nature; outdoor active culture

17:50

9: Japanese sense of humor

18:50

10: Work hard/play hard

19:40

11: Great dating and social scene

20:42

12: Few exercise and workout classes

21:49
Living in Japan as an American Abroad (what it's like) 🤔
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2021Feb 21
After living in Japan as an American expat, these are the most curious things I learned about Japanese culture while I was there. So if you're thinking of moving to Japan someday (or if you already live there as an expat), I hope you enjoy this video about the surprising things I learned while living in Japan. This video covers what I think about the food, WiFi, people, prices, dating as a foreigner, cost-of-living, things to do, and more. [TIMESTAMPS BELOW] 👇👇👇 Have you traveled or lived in Japan before? ⛩ What did you notice as a foreigner living there? What are your favorite surprising, strange, or "only in Japan" things? Comment below! 🍣🍵 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Why I made this video 00:40 - Japan travel montage intro 1:32 - How I ended up living in Japan by accident (literally) 2:43 #1: Nice people 5:20 - #2: Clean and small hotel rooms + quiet and clean city (Tokyo) 7:09 - #3 :Japanese people LOVE to eat 10:51 - #4: Convenience Stores 12:52 - Plastic packaging 13:40 - #5: Unhealthy food 15:20 - #6: Slow Internet 16:00 - #7: EXPENSIVE 17:50 - #8: Stunning scenery and nature; outdoor active culture 18:50 - #9: Japanese sense of humor 19:40 - #10: Work hard/play hard 20:42 - #11: Great dating and social scene 21:49 - #12: Few exercise and workout classes 23:02 - #13: Safety Watch more videos about living abroad in Japan: (I traveled to Niseko, Tokyo, and Kyoto while living in Japan.) You might also like: How I See the US After Living Abroad    • How I See the US After Living Abroad ...   •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 👱🏻‍♀️ About: Kristin Wilson is a digital nomad, online entrepreneur, and expat relocation consultant who has lived, worked, or traveled in 60 countries over the last 15+ years. In the past decade, she has helped 1,000's of people move abroad or travel full-time while working remotely. Kristin is also a writer, public speaker, podcaster, and TV host who has been featured on The Today Show, HGTV's House Hunters International, Huffpost, Bloomberg Businessweek, The New York Times, Business Insider, ESPN, and more. WORK WITH ME! ✈️ Sign up for my my weekly travel newsletter: https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/... 📞 Moving abroad? Apply for a free relocation planning strategy call with me: https://forms.gle/9UTrnJoX73MCoYrP6 💡 Inquire about partnership and collaboration opportunities at: https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/... 🗺 Get help traveling or moving abroad: https://www.orbisrelocation.com/ Connect on Social Media: 📸 Follow on Instagram: http://bit.ly/TWKinstagram ❤️ Support on Patreon:   / travelingwithkristin   💙 Join my Facebook Group:   / digitalnomadsuccess   •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• NOTE: This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not individual consulting or advice. Global travel restrictions and advisories change frequently. Please consult the relevant authorities in your destination and departure countries (such as your local government, airline, embassy, consulate, and/or tourism providers) before before booking international travel, moving abroad, or applying for a work permit or work and travel visa. #livingingjapan #americaninjapan #weirdjapan

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