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Expats sharing experiences of life in Japan

Popular

English Language Matters - shrinking study abroad options

on Sep 20

TtoE Waldorf Salad to make the most of autumn produce

on Sep 16

A good read via the Japan Times on foreigners in Japan + whether to stay or go

on Sep 16

Do Foreign Residents Feel Wanted in Japan?

on Sep 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

Hokkaido Butter, Red Bean Paste & Mochi Tsukimi Pie

200 Yen

The Tsukimi Pie at McDonald's in 2026

4 hours ago

Tsukimi Burger

460 Yen

This year's (2026) McDonald's Tsukimi Burger

19 hours ago

Cheese Tsukimi

490 Yen

McDonald's annual Tsukimi Burger - with cheese

19 hours ago

Yogurt Granita

420 Yen

Enomoto Dairy Farm Original Yogurt Drink with Strawberry Jam

21 hours ago

Enjoying Japanese Customs thanks to my Mother-in-Law

21 hours ago

Mixed Sandwich (Tuna, Lettuce, Egg)

318 Yen

A triple sandwich from Lawson - tuna, ham and egg

22 hours ago

The Joy of Getting a Discounted Lawson Sandwich

22 hours ago

Kura Sushi's 'Bikkuri Pon' a huge hit with the kids

on Sep 28

Kura Fries, Rich Cheese

280 Yen

Delicious rich cheese 'Kura' French Fries

on Sep 28

Ebi Tempura Nigiri

180 Yen

Not just raw fish - tempura option at Kura Sushi

on Sep 28

Tamagoyaki Sushi

110 Yen

Refreshing egg sushi from Kura Sushi

on Sep 28

Grated Daikon Pork Loin Cutlet Set Meal

1290 Yen

Icho's Grated Daikon Pork Loin Cutlet Set Meal

on Sep 28