After finishing my Ph.D., I had the opportunity to work as a postdoc in the Division of Redox Regulation (laboratory of Tobias Dick) at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg for almost three years. Although cultural differences between Japan and Germany made my time in Germany hectic, the experience expanded my worldview as well as my research expertise. Here I would like to share my experience in conducting research abroad and give my opinion about its significance. I hope that this symposium review will be helpful to students interested in researching abroad and will give them a positive impression and encouragement.