bento
- Conbini Living
- August 28th, 2009
- I’m coming up on my second week in Tokyo. During the day I’m a marketing intern and weekend nights I work at a bar. I feel like I’m running around in circles hopping from one train to the next as I switch lines and try to catch an express. I haven’t » Continue Reading
- CommentsComments
- The Reluctant Housewife
- April 13th, 2009
- photo credit: elbragon For various reasons, I find myself in Japan and a “Home-life Quality Technician”. Ok, so I am a housewife… with no children. In my own country, this is called being “unemployed”. In Japan being a housewife or shufu is a profession in itself, which requires years of practice and » Continue Reading
- CommentsComments
Popular Posts

- Self-imposed pigeon toes?
- April 13th, 2009
- BY Sylvia Saracino

- Yakuza and other funny Japanese things
- April 13th, 2009
- BY Nakata

- 3 Lessons Learned from the Summer Basho
- April 13th, 2009
- BY 1Rick
About GaijinPot Blogs
GaijinPot Blogs are powered by a community of expert users with in-depth knowledge of getting the most out of living and working in Japan.
Interested in writing for us?
You're very welcome to join us and there's plenty in it for you. To find out more get in touch or read on.