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Expats sharing experiences of life in Japan

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Japan’s Heat Stroke Alerts Are Empty Gestures: Kids Forced to Play in WBGT 34.6°C

BigfamJapan

BigfamJapan

on Aug 8

September 2026 Silver Week lives up to its traditional name

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TonetoEdo

on Aug 6

Five Fun Minions Collaborations in Japan This Summer

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BigfamJapan

on Jul 30

Polly Pocket Nostalgia in the Beauty Aisle

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BigfamJapan

on Aug 5

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