CATEGORY 海外留学・生活

Culture Shock about Food in Homestay

2019.08.03 Global First

Overseas travel and study abroad have become commonplace nowadays, and more people have experienced short-term homestays. In particular, you can experience a genuine cross-cultural experience when you stay home. I used to have homestay experience in the US, Canada, and Australia before, and I have also been an overseas homestay coordinator. The coordinator’s job was…

Sleepless City, Dubai and Desert Oasis, Abu Dhabi

2019.08.02 Global First

I used to visit various countries as an international flight attendant, but I would recommend Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for being able to enjoy celebrity feeling among them. Recently, it has been said that many Japanese also travel, but Dubai and Abu Dhabi were really nice places. This time, I…

In China, There Are Various Ways for Payment!! Alipay, WeChat, ETC…

2019.08.02 Global First

When I go abroad, I wonder how much cash I should have. Some people may think that it will be somehow because they can use a credit card if it happens. This time, I would like to introduce China’s money situation. Credit card can hardly be used 　China’s social situation In China, credit cards with…

China is Famous for Its Copied Products!! However, It Is Pretty Creative!!

2019.08.01 Global First

China is famous for its copy products. When I returned to Japan temporarily the other day, the topic of the “Oedo Onsen Monogatari” created in Shanghai attracted people’s attention. While the Japanese side claims that it has nothing to do with it, the Chinese side has even submitted a certificate that “Japan has approved.” This…

How to Build Better Relationship with Others? The Standard of Sexual Harassment is Even Different!!

2019.07.31 Global First

When you make friends with foreigners, you may be troubled with how you relate. As we have different cultures from each other, it is often difficult to understand that we do not know the other’s culture. Here, I would like to talk about the tips for building good relationships with foreigners. I clearly say that…

Difference between Universities in USA and Japan

2019.07.30 Global First

I have experience studying in the United States. I experienced campus life in both Japan and the United States. Using this experience, I will introduce what I felt about the difference between Japanese and American education. Controversial American Education After graduating from university in Japan, I went to the US and entered an American university….

Restrooms in China!! No Doors, No Toilet Papers, and Smell is Just Awful!!

2019.07.30 Global First

If you think of China, some of you might think of horrible restrooms. Some of you might have heard that in China restrooms don’t have toilets sheets so Chinese people buy it whenever they come to Japan. I used to live in China and here I will tell you what I saw at the restrooms…

My Failed Experience in USA… Our Culture is Very Different and We Have to Accept That!!

2019.07.28 Global First

I am very interested in foreign cultures, customs and food. I also wanted to communicate with people abroad and studied foreign languages as a way to communicate with them. Each country has its own culture, so touching it is very interesting. However, due to different cultures and customs in different countries, and because they are…

The Difference Between Canadian School and Japanese School – Canada Respects Characteristics!!

2019.07.21 Global First

Even though you live in Japan, you can still experience the culture, history or food from other countries. However, there are some certain things you have to go to other countries to experience. Local education system is of course one of them. I have studied in Canada for three years when I was a high…

The Best Recommended Place to Visit by the Cabin Attendant who Visited More than 70 Countries

2019.07.11 Global First

I will working as a flight attendant for international flights and I’ve been flown this earth more than seven times. I have visited more the 70 countries. I have seen wonderful countries I can never express this amazed feeling. However, the most recommended place for me to visit is Holland. Today I would like to…