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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

How White Day came to be

9 hours ago

Strawberry chocolate raw french cruller

388 Yen

Bites of Japan #20 - Are I'm donut? worth it???

on Mar 13

Ham and Egg

355 Yen

Delicious and fresh egg and ham sandwich

on Mar 13

Why the sandwich in Japan is triangular

on Mar 13

Kirin Afternoon Tea

169 Yen

Hot Tea; Good on the go

on Mar 13

Sakura season at Misdo

on Mar 13

Whipped Cream Roll-chan

117 Yen

The original and the best

on Mar 11

Tiramisu Roll Chan

117 Yen

A special limited-edition, EIGHT day only, Tiramisu flavored Roll-chan

on Mar 11

Chocolate Cream Roll-chan

117 Yen

Not my favorite, but I'll happily eat it

on Mar 11

A sweet little anniversary for a long‑eared roll cake

on Mar 11

Rifu Rock Fest This Month

on Mar 11

Tagajo's Starbucks: Always Sold Out

on Mar 11