<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Getting Lost in Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sharing the rich culture, food, and places in Japan as well as helping anyone that is interested in moving to Japan by sharing my own experiences.]]></description><link>https://www.gettinglostinjapan.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:20:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.gettinglostinjapan.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Obon and Summer Festivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, just when the summer heat is reaching its peak, Japan celebrates the Obon Holiday with countless summer festivals, events,...]]></description><link>https://www.gettinglostinjapan.com/post/obon-and-summer-festivals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64db72caa3a9cd9e51bd1fd4</guid><category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:04:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85a75c_b9b059a662a741a8a28af91f93fbb2a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Freeman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Okunoshima (Bunny Island)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan is well known for its unique relationship with animals and nature.  From the fox village in Miyagi prefecture, to the onsen bathing...]]></description><link>https://www.gettinglostinjapan.com/post/okunoshima-bunny-island</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c1af7a285cd4a001a5acfc3</guid><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2018 05:51:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85a75c_5dddd3a479464b04b9917c64d413ead6~mv2_d_3840_2160_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Freeman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cafés in Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you are lost in Japan or losing yourself to this beautiful country, there is simply nothing better than finding a nice quiet café...]]></description><link>https://www.gettinglostinjapan.com/post/caf%C3%A9s-in-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5bda5954a87db5001a9f27ee</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2018 23:31:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85a75c_b59b99e8c5954977ab7bd90f516e4fea~mv2_d_3024_4032_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Freeman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sakoshi Ship Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[One good thing about Japan is that there are always things to see and do.  This is why letting yourself get a little lost can sometimes...]]></description><link>https://www.gettinglostinjapan.com/post/sakoshi-ship-festival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5bc966a449ee970013761de2</guid><category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2018 05:51:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85a75c_23ab0fbd2cbf4eda9e815498c9bcfa8a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Freeman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being pregnant in Japan
]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is my first time being pregnant in Japan. I’m a 30 year old Japanese woman married and working full time. I live in Shinagawa and...]]></description><link>https://www.gettinglostinjapan.com/post/being-pregnant-in-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5b935d2d58a294001495cb73</guid><category><![CDATA[Living in Japan]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2018 05:28:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a27d24_5798bd681824430b9dfd2b7a4084aaa4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_580,h_403,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural Disasters in Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natural disasters and extreme weather can occur almost anywhere on Earth.  Japan is certainly no exception.  It's geographic location not...]]></description><link>https://www.gettinglostinjapan.com/post/natural-disasters-in-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5b31c6c82e4e350179b19501</guid><category><![CDATA[Tips & Guides]]></category><category><![CDATA[Living in Japan]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 01:39:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85a75c_9eed4af9c82c4845a993c56dfbafca97~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_983,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Freeman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transferring Money to and from Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transferring money between Japan and the US can be really easy or overly complicated depending on how you do it and what direction your...]]></description><link>https://www.gettinglostinjapan.com/post/transferring-money-to-and-from-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5b2bab053126150014583eac</guid><category><![CDATA[Tips & Guides]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 23:28:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85a75c_87c74c48548440faad0b179a5083e873~mv2_d_2118_1561_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Freeman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiroshima Okonomiyaki]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyond sushi and ramen There are some truly wonderful and amazing foods to experience in Japan.  My first time visiting I had no idea...]]></description><link>https://www.gettinglostinjapan.com/post/hiroshima-okonomiyaki</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5b10dce1ecd61c01f9f309fe</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 06:22:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85a75c_6fcae91ad636419599ea3c8515d7e2c1~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Freeman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding a job and moving to Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making the decision Making the decision to move to a foreign country, for a year or for forever, is very difficult thing to do.  Everyone...]]></description><link>https://www.gettinglostinjapan.com/post/finding-a-job-and-moving-to-japan-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5b03ff014cc88800143a849e</guid><category><![CDATA[Living in Japan]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 11:30:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/73aaae79d2874b0f8939bc069913239e.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Freeman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I came to Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Question -  何しに日本へ? Often, when meeting new people in Japan, you will be asked a flurry of the same questions over and over again....]]></description><link>https://www.gettinglostinjapan.com/post/why-i-came-to-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5af8eeaecc3f0007c474d343</guid><category><![CDATA[Living in Japan]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 11:28:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/85a75c_d45c8c9dbff547d6bbb4e36676189447~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Freeman</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>