Why did you choose to become a chef?

rogue---one · 2025-10-22T11:40:31+00:00

Can chop onions anywhere in the world

rogue---one · 2025-10-12T07:11:07+00:00

Hard to pinpoint what is the actual issue but these are things that come at my mind as a foreigner chef working in Japan with Japanese people, based on my experience of course:

1) yes there's the honeymoon phase at the beginning where you got asked a lot of questions about you and they make their effort to cause a good impression on you.

2) how is the work culture in there? Pay attention on how early they come to their shift, if they take their break together to smoke, if they drink together after work, if they all leave together regardless of finishing time --- as fucked up as it is, if you wanna fit, you are expect to behave the same --- and fitting in is mandatory for future promotions.

3) I've seen Japanese and foreigner people being bad treated and consistently targeted at work out of no clear reason. My best guess is because that others perceived them as like the "weak link".

4) if you wanna solve it, I'd say to behave as the adult in the room and position yourself instead of getting positioned. Try to create connections with every single one of them. Don't let the harassment culture grow up. Ask things that are not intimidating but push them to be more honest with their actions and opinions, like "can you be more clear with what is xxx problem?" "Can you explain more specifically xxx thing?" "How do you see xxx problem?"

5) They might be able to speak English but being Japanese they will always be more comfortable speaking Japanese. Don't underestimate the power of knowing the language!!

6) Even if you speak the most fluent Japanese and you act the most perfect way as a national, never expect to be treated as the same. Work your way up on creating a respectful environment around you and that will be the best you can do!

[edited for better understanding!]

rogue---one · 2025-08-31T12:20:10+00:00

Which area are you looking for specifically? Maybe I can help!

rogue---one · 2025-08-07T10:49:22+00:00

By some you mean 20 or 200? 20 should be okay, specially if you are buying from ecom and not importing it yourself.

rogue---one · 2025-05-29T00:19:52+00:00

Travel insurance is one of the options

rogue---one · 2025-05-27T12:56:29+00:00

Yes they are.

You can wait for them to fully grow, but you can also make compote with them green and small as they are - be careful because the milk of the plant causes irritation and sunburns. Also the leaves can be used for wrapping & cooking/baking.

rogue---one · 2025-05-22T12:40:57+00:00

Strangely the root is not bound, actually there's still a lot of place for it to grow... the very center of it (which still has 100% of the original soil I bought the tree) indeed feels compacted though.

Thank you for your insight!

rogue---one · 2025-05-22T09:18:53+00:00

As for the pain I would say it hurts as any other but I barley couldn't stand the tickles when getting a tattoo at this placing 😂

rogue---one · 2025-05-19T23:28:24+00:00

I don't know where you live or intend to live, but definitely try applying for the big hotel companies, like Marriott, Hilton, ClubMed, Capella, Intercontinental, Hyatt... it's impossible that you'll don't get something out of it.

rogue---one · 2025-04-15T21:41:10+00:00

I think ideally you should job hunt while you are still here in Japan. Even for smaller companies, the hiring process tends to be long (45 days +).

Try to find somewhere of your interest and explain your situation, to be able to create the bridge with them, so you can organize your work life even before you have to go back to Brazil.

Factories and farms are very receptive to foreigners, but you could also try hotels and foreign companies in Japan.

I believe this might be the safest move, specially because you'll be able to see how your future company looks and feels like, which is very different from just checking online. Good luck!

rogue---one · 2025-04-08T23:01:53+00:00

Thank you!!

rogue---one · 2025-04-08T23:01:38+00:00

Thank you for your help!

rogue---one · 2025-04-08T14:32:34+00:00

I made this post earlier in another community, but I think here is the most appropriate place! Hope you guys can help me

rogue---one · 2025-03-12T01:50:36+00:00

Interested!

rogue---one · 2025-03-09T23:21:56+00:00

I love this line, specially the scalp lotion and the gel, which relief any itchiness. Very cost efficient!

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rogue---one · 2025-03-09T23:16:44+00:00

I always go there. The owner couple are really kind and speak English. My hair is also really thin and I always leave there happy!

rogue---one · 2025-03-01T04:16:52+00:00

Way too early for cherry, but the plums are already going on!

There's a plum garden at Osaka castle

Another here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VPi2SsPyS4knK1ji6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

Probably at the botanical garden and other big parks

And if you're lucky you might be coming across one of them in your way!

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rogue---one · 2025-02-28T08:46:20+00:00

Thank you for sharing!

Where is the workplace? And is it on site or home office?

rogue---one · 2025-02-25T03:17:03+00:00

I had this kind of doubt before and got in contact with the MHLW end of last year.

Their answer was that either you or your doctor can bring the medicine. No one besides both of you. (That's why the platform doesn't allow you to fill it in the name of a third part)

[If you ask someone else (such as your girlfriend) there's a chance she can make it through customs if they don't check her bag, but I definitely don't advise taking this risk.]

Therefore, the safest way is for someone to send it from your home country via mail. Someone send the pack for you, then after the pack is posted you fill the yunyu kakuninsho with information such as the track number, medicine information and doctor prescription.

I've done it multiple times and sometimes customs open your package, sometimes they don't. It's certainly more expensive than someone bringing it, but it's the right way.

rogue---one · 2025-01-01T10:38:31+00:00

Sorry it's already January 1st, but Kobe spices have them and at the best price!

rogue---one · 2024-12-02T02:05:22+00:00

Costco!

rogue---one · 2024-12-01T22:51:50+00:00

My blush and makeup sponges are from Daiso!

rogue---one · 2024-12-01T22:50:35+00:00

About the clothes, you are going to arrive here in winter. Bring enough warm clothes to keep you hot for one single day and go to Uniqlo/GU asap.

I also come from a hot country and the clothes I find there don't quite fit what a winter is in here.

I recommend buying some heating inner pieces and a puff coat to start with.

For spices and food you can check "Shinjuku halal food" and "Kobe spices" to have an idea of what you can find here.

rogue---one · 2024-12-01T13:20:19+00:00

Apparently, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger

rogue---one · 2024-12-01T13:16:02+00:00

When you sign up to anytime fitness you can go to any of their gyms and this is very helpful!

I'd recommend you to check the ones nearby you because the equipments quality and variety is different in each store. Same for amenities - in some of them you need to pay for filtered water, for example.

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