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Expats sharing experiences of life in Japan

Popular

English language matters: Not a conversation

on Jun 19

Do Japanese Summer Right: 10 Types of Festivals Not to Miss

on Jun 30

When War Turns Packaging Monochrome

on Jun 24

A quick checklist in preparation for a double typhoon

on Jun 25

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

Peach & Peach Milk Frappuccino

707 Yen

Starbuck's seasonal Peach Frappuccino, 2026

16 hours ago

Seasonal allergies, outside allergy season

16 hours ago

One of my favorite summer events is coming up!

on Jul 1

A monthly celebration of 'Piknik' on the 29th of the month

on Jun 29

White Peach Mille-Crêpe

530 Yen

Seasonal and aesthetically pleasing

on Jun 29

Hokkaido Pumpkin Tart

440 Yen

A touch out of season, but delicious nonetheless

on Jun 29

Yokobari Sando kurokke & makaroni chizu

198 Yen

"Greedy" croquette and macaroni sammie

on Jun 28

Hot Tandoori Chicken Sandwich

1310 Yen

Hearty, filling, flavorful

on Jun 27

Curry Fair at Komeda Coffee

on Jun 27

White Peach & Earl Grey Tart

580 Yen

A tart for tea fans and peach lovers

on Jun 27

Custard Whipped Cream Cake

247 Yen

Interesting sponge

on Jun 26

Chocolate banana chococro

390 Yen

Delish flavor combo

on Jun 25