The Hardest Thing about Moving to Japan? Feat. Sharla
Dec 10, 2023
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Guest Sharla, who has experience of moving to Japan, discusses emotional differences and challenges of moving to Japan and how technology helped them communicate with their families and promote their podcast.
Some common challenges of moving to Japan include language barriers, cultural differences, and the need to adapt to a new environment.
Moving to Japan offers the opportunity to build new relationships, discover new places, and find a sense of belonging.
Deep dives
Viator offers over 300,000 bookable experiences for travelers
Viator is a platform that provides over 300,000 bookable travel experiences in 190 countries. They offer a wide range of activities and tours, allowing travelers to find something suitable for their preferences. Viator also provides millions of real traveler reviews to help users make informed decisions when booking activities. With their app and flexible options such as free cancellation, Viator aims to make planning and booking travel experiences convenient for all.
Bakers provides a variety of options for holiday traditions
Bakers is a place where you can find a variety of options to celebrate holiday traditions, both old and new. From classic herb roasted turkey to inventive dishes like turkey tacos, Bakers offers a range of choices. They also have options like go-to shrimp cocktail, Cajun risotto made with simple truth wild caught shrimp, and indulgent dishes like creamy mac and cheese and spinach artichoke fondue from their selection of Murray's cheese. Bakers aims to provide fresh ingredients for every holiday tradition.
The Abroad Japan podcast features discussions on life in Japan
The Abroad Japan podcast hosted by Chris Broad and featuring guest Shala explores various aspects of life in Japan. The podcast covers topics such as travel, experiences, and adventures in Japan. In this episode, the hosts discuss their current location, experiences on their journey across Japan, and answer questions from their audience. They talk about places they have visited and their preferences, as well as their creative goals and memories in Japan. The podcast provides an insight into their adventures and their perspectives on living in Japan.
The challenges and joys of moving to Japan
Moving to Japan might present certain challenges and adjustments, but it also offers enriching experiences. While challenges may vary from person to person, some common hurdles include language barriers, cultural differences, and the need to adapt to a new environment. For some, giving up a degree of independence or relying on others for help can be a difficult adjustment. However, for many, the excitement of starting a new life in Japan outweighs any challenges. Building new relationships, discovering new places, and finding a sense of belonging are some of the joys that come with moving to Japan.
With Chris' journey across Japan putting pay to our Wednesday pod release this week - we thought we'd make it up to you by bringing you Sharla for our Sunday show. Enjoy!
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