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Expats sharing experiences of life in Japan

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Umbrella Season Without End: Tokyo's Record-Breaking Rain

on Sep 29

A healthy approach to Japan's autumn eats

on Sep 27

Buy One, Get One Free at Dominos

on Sep 27

Microseason: Insects Retreat Underground

on Sep 28

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

Food

Microseason: Rice Fields are Drained

on Oct 7

Godiva Chocolate Langue de Chat Choux

520 Yen

Indulgent but expensive

on Oct 7

Baked cheesecake cream puff

340 Yen

Delicious cream puff for cheesecake lovers

on Oct 7

Frugra Choco Banana

658 Yen

Expensive, but quick and easy Frugra Choco Banana

on Oct 6

Chamallows Soft Kiss

1580 Yen

Expensive, but worth It: Haribo's Chamallows

on Oct 5

Triple Cheese Tart

1580 Yen

Really good value for money Triple Cheese Tart (Costco)

on Oct 5

Krispy Kreme Donuts

1480 Yen

A pack of 9 Krispy Kreme at Costco

on Oct 5

When the Sanma appears, the masseuse stays home

on Oct 3

Fist of the North Star in Kichijoji, Autumn 2026

on Oct 3

A Vending Machine Selling Sriracha Sauce

on Oct 3

Shine muscat mochi with white bean paste

237 Yen

A tasty treat for shine muscat fans

on Oct 3

Pumpkin time at Starbucks

on Oct 2