I built my career in Japan as an American. I learned there's one thing that's non-negotiable.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
A woman in a black blazer standing on a bridge in Japan.
Lauren Rose Kocher moved to Japan

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I've been traveling across Asia for 10 years. These are the 3 cities with the best food — and one that disappointed me.

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A woman eating a bowl of noodles in Bangkok.
Sophie Steiner has been traveling around Asia for over 10 years, trying a lot of great food along the way.

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Our first visit to Japan was fun — but mistakes like traveling during the wrong month put a damper on the 10-day trip

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Busy Japan intersection
We spent 10 days exploring Japan.

Jenna DeLaurentis

I visited Japan for a week. From missed experiences to money mistakes, I should've done these 6 things differently.

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Yokohama
Economy reporter Noah Sheidlower visited Yokohama and Tokyo.

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I left a big paycheck in Tokyo to start over in rural Japan. I didn't just want a new job — I wanted a new life.

Tech Insider : Business
Levi Pells in the Japanese countryside.
Levi Pells felt more fulfilled in the Japanese countryside than he ever had in his Tokyo office.

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I was stranded in Tokyo for 24 hours. I did 3 things right, but made 2 mistakes I'll avoid on all future trips.

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Author allie Hubers smiling in Tokyo
Getting stuck in Japan due to delayed flights was frustrating, but it was also surprisingly expensive as our out-of-pocket expenses added up.

Allie Hubers

Tokyo’s Biggest Airport Is Getting Its Own Big-Ass Godzilla

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Godzilla Le Chonk Toho Co., Ltd.

I visited Japan for the first time. From packing to planning, there's a lot I wish I'd done differently on my 3-week trip.

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Author Ashley Probst smiling with cherry blossoms
I made several mistakes on my first trip to Japan that led me to miss out on some great opportunities.

Ashley Probst

Silicon Valley wasn't what it used to be, so I left. I'm now starting an AI company in Tokyo as a foreigner.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Style
Eric Fung standing on a street in Tokyo with Japanese writing on the signs.
Eric Fung left California to AI startup in Tokyo

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Japan Airlines doesn't want you to take your luggage on the train when you visit Tokyo

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Commuters travel on a train in Tokyo
Tokyo's trains are often crowded with commuters.

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