Real Gaijin

Unveiling the Real Japan: An American Expat's Inside Look | Hot takes, commentary, and unfiltered insights on life as a foreigner in Japan.

By Mark Kennedy
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“Deep-dive presentation of interesting social and economic aspects of life in Japan. I always learn something new. ”
Gianni Simone, Tokyo Calling
“Stories about Japan you probably won't here in your national newspaper.”
Julian Smith, Japanomics
“Mark Kennedy is an American living in Japan - what the Japanese would call a "gaijin". His perspectives as an outsider-turned-insider are excellent.”
Sokusho, What's New, Bombu?