When considering a move to a new city, there is nothing more useful than hearing real-life stories and experiences from other expats who have lived there. We'd love to hear about your expat experiences. Please contact us if you live or have lived in Japan and would like to share your story.

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Christopher Carr is a man of many talents and identities, among them husband, father, writer, editor and expatriate. Chris has avid interests in mountainclimbing, skiing, spending time with his stepson and two daughters, Arnold Schwarzenegger movies, exploring the internet, reading, and listening to MIT Open Course Ware. Chris's work has been published in the Undergraduate Quarterly, the Duke Journal of Economics, The League of Ordinary Gentlemen, Front Porch Republic, and now, happily, on Expat Arrivals. Read his marvelously informed and helpful account of expat life in Japan. 


Di Clark and her husband lived in Northwest Louisiana until they were struck with a strong desire to travel in 2003. They upped and moved to Japan, where her husband taught fifth grade on an American military base. They remained in Japan for 6 years before moving to Germany. Read about her expat experience in Japan.


Born and raised in the Northwest Washington State (USA), Ashley Thompson crossed over the ocean to Japan two years ago. After a year and a half teaching English full-time to high school students, she currently spends her time writing, blogging, learning Japanese and experiencing the culture first-hand (with some occasional English teaching thrown in). Read about her take on expat life in Japan.


Franzi Kasch spent a student's year in Osaka, and has plans to return and continue research in the city in 2011. Even in her short time she became enamored with the magic of the metropolis, and now shares some of her expat insight with Expat Arrivals.



Sibylle Ito moved to Tokyo nine years ago after a lengthy stint in Los Angeles. She's passionate about supporting and creating growth within companies that relate to Japan, and has the professional experience and the multi-lingual ability needed to accompany such a bold motivation. Read about her expat experience.