Category: Japan

  • E-2 Visa Run to Japan

    In the last 2 to 3 years Korea has changed their immigration process for those who want to make the Japanese visa run. If you are applying for your E-2 visa in Canada this step is not necessary. If however, you are applying for your visa while inside Korea and…

  • Visa Run – Ferry from Busan to Fukuoka

    A few weeks ago I had to renew my tourist visa so that I could stay longer in South Korea.  My tourist visa was due to expire and I need to stay for another few months yet.  The easiest way to extend your stay is to leave the country and…

  • I think I’m turning Japanese

    I wish I was from Tokyo. I say this not just because it would mean that I’d get to have perfect silky black hair, or long skinny cellulite free legs. And not because it would mean I would have high cheekbones and lovely skin but because it would mean I’m…

  • 추석 – Chuseok

    This weekend is Korean Thanksgiving – Chuseok. Which for Koreans means they will flock back to their parents and grandparents house to honor the dead and share a traditional feast, but to us, it means vacation. This is our first long weekend in Korea (we have Friday and Monday off)…