Welcome to The Pinay Ajumma!
Formerly named Thoughts of SheryL.
One day I felt the need to change my site title. I wanted something that has a ring to it and stays with the person who stumbles upon this little corner of the internet. Something that doesn’t give out my real name but describes who I am. The new name perfectly does it.
A woman from Las Islas FIlipinas (the Philippines). Pinay is the colloquial term for that. At the age of 25, I found the other half of my heart who happens to be a Korean guy. The less polite term for a married woman in Korean is ajumma (아줌마). But I don’t want to get the ajumma perm yet. If you watch Kdramas, you know what that is.
The topics covered here are mainly travel-related stuff and unbiased reviews on skincare and food brands. I know there are dozens of review blogs out there but what singles me out from them is my complete honesty. I don’t do this in order to get noticed and receive free stuff in exchange for a “review”. I also want to share bits of my life as someone in an international marriage and living in a place where it’s foreign to both of us. We are a Korean-Filipino married couple living in the Land of the Rising Sun. Life is indeed full of surprises, huh? Join me as I try out new products, explore new places and decipher the world of marriage.
Thank you for being here. If there’s anything I can do to help, let me know. I’ll be grateful to receive suggestions, questions, and feedback from you.
Peace and love,
DISCLAIMER
This site does not represent any people, institutions or organizations, unless specifically declared. This contains information that is based on the owner’s experience only. You should bear in mind that circumstances change and that information that may have been accurate at the time of posting will not necessarily remain so. Any reliance you place on the site is therefore strictly at your own risk.
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Hi!I am a Filipino working here in Japan with SSW visa.I wanted to go to Korea.Do you think I can apply for visa here in Japn for my korea trip even I dont have permanent resident visa here?
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Hello! Im planning to het a korean visa in japan. I will be in japan on feb as tourist and will stay there for 30days. Can I get a korean visa while im in japan?
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Hello. Unfortunately, you can’t. You have to be a resident here in Japan in order to apply for the Korean visa.
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So where can I apply for korean visa? I will be staying in japan for 2months and while staying I wanted to process my korean visa
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Because you are not a resident in Japan, you have to apply for the Korean visa at the Korean embassy where you legally live.
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Thank you for making a blog on how to renew and get a PRC card while in Japan. This is a big help!
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My pleasure. 🙂
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Hello po. I have many questions po regarding marrying a korean man. I need advice. Where can I talk directly to you po? Do you have messenger?
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Hi. Yes, you can contact me via Messenger. Name is Sheryl Gim.
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