Most Difficult Cultural Differences Americans Experience in Japan

Most Difficult Cultural Differences Americans Experience in Japan

If you’re American and your company has asked you to relocate to Japan for your job, you’ll likely want to try to prepare yourself for the culture shock. If you already work with Japanese in your current office in the US, then maybe living in Japan won’t be as much as...
Your Guide to Spanish Dialects in Latin America & Spain

Your Guide to Spanish Dialects in Latin America & Spain

Spanish is spoken in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay, and Venezuela. As you can see, apart...
Austin City Neighborhood Guide: Where to Live when Relocating

Austin City Neighborhood Guide: Where to Live when Relocating

It’s said that about 100 people move to Austin every day. Why, exactly? Its reputation as an “it town” endures year after year and shows no sign of slowing down. It may be known for its funky, hipster vibe (“keep Austin weird”), but it’s much more than that. When most...
Differences Between Subcultures: Where are You Moving to Really?

Differences Between Subcultures: Where are You Moving to Really?

When considering a move abroad for work or other reasons, you may have many options or they may be somewhat limited, depending on where your employer has placement needs. Either way, you’ll likely come to a point where you’ll be faced with a decision as to where...
Surprising Cultural Differences Between Japan and USA

Surprising Cultural Differences Between Japan and USA

If you’re a salaryman in Japan, there could be a possible international relocation in your future, especially if you work for a global company like OSG USA, 7-11, Toyota, or Nissan. Toyota, for example, has a 1-year international relocation program to the USA. But...

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