How I Travel
Recently I was asked how I manage to capture my adventures without getting overwhelmed…
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Japanese Quick Reference Guide
When I moved to Japan in 2013 I spent the first six months taking…
Fast Track Permanent Residency in Japan
It’s a long-known fact that Japan is facing acute population decline which could devastate…
China 72-Hour Visa-Free Transit Guide
Yesterday I entered China for the first time without a visa. Considering all the…
Applying for a Chinese Visa From Tokyo
Update: as of 2016, tourists and foreign residents in Japan can now apply for…
Japan Earthquake Safety Training
A few weeks ago…
Buying a Bicycle in Japan
Despite being the mega city to end all mega cities Tokyo is surprisingly accessible…
How To Move Abroad
Moving house is just about the most stressful project you can undertake, moving abroad…
Lessons Learnt Designing For Mobile
Since the introduction of the iPhone in 2007 the tech world has been solidly focused…
Product Management Manifesto
When people ask me what I do for a living I often struggle to…
How To Tell The Difference Between Asian Languages
To the untrained eye or ear, Asian languages can appear completely incomprehensible and indistinguishable from each…
Optimising Security for Life in the Cloud
With our lives rapidly migrating into the cloud and the distinction between online and…