Sharing experiences of life in Japan

Tokyo, other areas lift COVID curbs on eateries amid resurgence worries

KyodoNewsPlus

13 hours ago

PM Kishida "solemnly accepts" party's loss in by-election before nat'l vote

KyodoNewsPlus

15 hours ago

Japan institute to receive int'l scholars as exception to COVID rules

KyodoNewsPlus

on Oct 25

"Free drinks for two" machine aims to spur workplace exchanges

KyodoNewsPlus

on Oct 24

Autumn, the Season of Reading

TonetoEdo

on Oct 25

Expat Expo in November

genkidesu

on Oct 24

Japan's Regional Specialities

Eli

on Oct 22

Memories of Kurikinton: The Chestnut Sweets of Autumn

JTsuzuki

on Oct 21

Prada Omotesando

Minato-ku, Tokyo

Gorgeous building, prices to be expected for Prada

genkidesu

on Oct 25

Ueno Station

Taito-ku, Tokyo

One of the better ones

Saitama

on Oct 24

Universal Studios Japan

Osaka-shi, Osaka

Worth the visit if you like amusement parks and / or Universal Studios entertainment

Saitama

on Oct 24

Osaka Castle

Osaka-shi, Osaka

Lovely from the outside

Saitama

on Oct 24

Christmas popcorn tin

does anyone know where I could possibly buy the tri-flavored popcorn tins I used to get as a kid? I know walmart has them available even still but only around christmas time. Seeing as I can't just stop in at walmart, would anyone know where I might find them. I don't even know where to look online.

edthethe

17 hours ago

Working Visa Question

If I have a work visa for 5 years and switch to a part-time position, can I keep my visa? I know renewal might be difficult, but I have a few years until then so I was curious.

ReishiiTravels

on Aug 13

Tuning into or out of the Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony?

I think the government wants us to stay in and watch the opening of the Olympics on TV over these two rearranged national holidays. Are you going to be watching? What's your mood regarding the games at the moment? No judgement, just curious. I'm not sure I was ever that invested in the games but thinking about what it was supposed to have been and what it looks to have become kind of makes me want to tune out but I think I'll be watching the opening ceremony at least.

SalarymanJim

on Jul 21

Eiken... where to start!?

Hi! What level should the average 6th and 5th grade child aim for in their first Eiken test? My son (6th grade) and daughter (5th) want to take it, so whatever the "norm" is I was thinking they could try one level up as they are "hafu" kids. They are certainly not fluent in English, but they are definitely way ahead of their peers. Any experience / advice welcome. Thank you. Photo just for colour!! Additional information - the first test is free in our town and the kids get forms at school to bring home, hence they want to do it!

Saitama

on Jun 26