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Expats sharing experiences of life in Japan

Pick Up

An excursion to Karuizawa resort town

on Oct 21

Missing Kawagoe more than ever

on Oct 14

October Theory's parallels to Japan's year-ending practices

on Oct 12

A Short Visit to Magome

on Aug 17

How to

How to spring clean your body in Japan

Getting around Japan as a Newbie

How to listen in to Japan in English

Features

Monthly okozukai "pocket money" down among Japan's company workers

Authorities eye taking back control of Mt. Fuji, from top to bottom

Foreign ministry survey finds 45% of Japanese expats feeling lonely

How much

Avg. household savings in Japan up for 5th consecutive year

How much does it cost to travel in Japan? Around 44,000 yen per trip, gov’t data

How much does it cost to live in Japan? Avg. household spending in 2023

Work

Normal Week Eikaiwa Triptych

A Newcomer ALT in Japan

A shout out to bus drivers

Family Life

Undokai Apprehension

No way, baby?

Golden Week Stroll in the Park

Health

Pit Pads for Puberty

The therapeutic effects of flowers

Walkable Japanese cities for well-being

Latest Blogs

Results of a new study about studying English in Japan

10 hours ago

Work can be dangerous for foreigners in Japan

on Dec 1

Osoji Tools

on Nov 30

When snoring becomes a shared health issue in Japan

on Nov 30

New Japan-themed Lego set coming on January 1st!

on Nov 29

Upcoming Winter Olympics and cheering for Japan

on Nov 29

Everyday encounters with wildlife becoming a reality for many families

on Nov 29

Does your part of Japan increasingly feel like it has just two seasons?

on Nov 29

Gift giving stats in Japan

on Nov 29

Increased fees coming to visas and PR

on Nov 26

Are bear sightings changing where people live in Japan?

on Nov 25

Winter struggles in Japanese offices

on Nov 25