Melissa’s Reviews > Abroad in Japan: Ten Years in the Land of the Rising Sun > Status Update
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I thought I knew winter, I’ve read about blizzards before and seen a few myself, but hearing a normal winter in Japan was interesting, especially after it snowed all day here.
— Jan 04, 2026 04:36PM
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Melissa
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It’s curious how different visiting the doctor is in Japan. I am actually curious if it is the entirety of Japan that’s like this or just specialists or even if it was just the area he was in.
— Jan 11, 2026 05:16PM
Melissa
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Note to self: if I ever climb Mount Fuji, book the accommodation well in advance and even if it’s the middle of summer expect freezing temperatures.
— Jan 10, 2026 05:50PM
Melissa
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Japanese truth serum (alcohol) and societal pressures not to get fat (3.3% obesity rate in Japan at the time). It continues to be fascinating learning about Japan through the eyes of an English dude.
— Jan 06, 2026 05:04PM
Melissa
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The second hand embarrassment was strong this time, but it was inspiring to see someone so dedicated to self-improvement
— Jan 05, 2026 04:26PM
Melissa
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It’s so engaging I sometimes forget it’s a real account of living in Japan as a foreigner.
— Jan 02, 2026 04:46PM
