Austin Worx

Have I Grown Softer? Musings of an Expat Living in Japan

Have I Grown Softer? Musings of an Expat Living in Japan Have I Grown Softer? Musings of an Expat Living in Japan – This article continues my Memoirs series, tracing another small shift I’ve noticed after living in Japan for more than two decades. It’s a story about something I didn’t expect to change — […]

English Teaching in Japan: Is Japanese Necessary?

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English Teaching in Japan: Is Japanese Necessary? English Teaching in Japan: Is Japanese Necessary? Living and teaching in Japan often sparks the inevitable question: “Do I need to learn Japanese?” The answer is far from simple. Over two decades in Japan, as a foreigner married to a Japanese national, I’ve navigated life with minimal Japanese […]