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Expats sharing experiences of life in Japan

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Refused a bank account on a spousal visa

on Jul 9

Immigration Services Agency asks for input on the visa fee increases

on Jul 3

City-Cost saves the day!

on Jul 7

I agree - Osaka is overrated

on Jul 9

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

Gifts of Summer: Japan's Chūgen Tradition

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Rich Milk Bar

518 Yen

Family pack of Lawson’s Rich Milk Bar

on Jul 14

Setouchi Lemon Bouche

130 Yen

Chateraise's lemon bouche

on Jul 14

A fitting midsummer anniversary for jelly

on Jul 14

Gelatin on Bastille Day

on Jul 14

7 grain donut

325 Yen

A better for you donut (if that exists!)

on Jul 14

Cinnamon Roll

370 Yen

Great aroma and flavor

on Jul 13

When the Heat Arrives, Cold Soup Follows

on Jul 13

A Summer Boost from the Grill: Celebrating Motsuyaki Day

on Jul 13

Finally spotted in the wild: the monochrome Calbee packaging

on Jul 13

Chocolate Tart

208 Yen

Pleasant chocolate sweet

on Jul 12

Broccoli, chicken, egg

399 Yen

Quality conbini sammie

on Jul 12