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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

Food

Japan's beloved "Tree Cake"

6 hours ago

Cocorokke

158 Yen

Tasty curry croquette

20 hours ago

Distant conflicts can still hit your wallet

22 hours ago

Lotte Dubai Style Chocolate Bar

288 Yen

Ice cream inspired by the Dubai chocolate craze

on Mar 2

Cuban sandwich with spicy pork

398 Yen

A fun new sandwich option at 7-11

on Mar 2

Japan's unique "Dekopon"

on Mar 1

Finally, a short sized frap!

on Feb 28

Earl Grey Basque Cheesecake

520 Yen

A baked cheesecake for tea fans

on Feb 28

Calbee's pizza potato chips in French fry form

on Feb 27

McPork

230 Yen

Inexpensive burger offering

on Feb 27

Calbee Pizza Potato Fries

50 Yen

A fun addition to your French fries

on Feb 27

Osatsu tokki plain

100 Yen

Mildly sweet, super crunchy

on Feb 26