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Expats sharing experiences of life in Japan

Popular

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

on Jun 30

Immigration Services Agency asks for input on the visa fee increases

on Jul 3

Overrated cities in Japan?

on Jul 1

City-Cost saves the day!

on Jul 7

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

Celebrating Japan’s Native Catfish

6 hours ago

A Whiff of Nostalgia: Natto Day and Life in Mito City

7 hours ago

Jasmine Tea with Lychee and Mango

480 Yen

A refreshing drink for the summer

14 hours ago

Soft 7-grain sugar donut

325 Yen

Mildly sweet donut

on Jul 9

Teriyaki Chicken Filet

450 Yen

Simple as far as McDonalds offerings go, but delish

on Jul 8

From Nobeoka to Nationwide: Chicken Nanban Day

on Jul 8

Why July 8th is Soy Milk Yogurt Day in Japan

on Jul 8

When “7” and “8” Become Tea

on Jul 8

Salty Caramel & Pistachio Gelato

373 Yen

Nice combo of flavors

on Jul 8

Tropical Rich and Coconut Gelato

373 Yen

A tropical-feeling and accessible gelato option

on Jul 8

Vanilla Yogurt Cream Puff

290 Yen

A cream puff inspired by Luna Vanilla Yogurt

on Jul 8

Godzilla Choux Cream

390 Yen

A choux cream designed to emulate Godzilla's skin

on Jul 8