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Expats sharing experiences of life in Japan

Popular

English language matters: Not a conversation

on Jun 19

Barriers to blood donation in Japan

on Jun 14

Cool Japan might be room temperature soon

on Jun 14

When War Turns Packaging Monochrome

on Jun 24

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

Hot Tandoori Chicken Sandwich

1310 Yen

Hearty, filling, flavorful

18 hours ago

Curry Fair at Komeda Coffee

18 hours ago

White Peach & Earl Grey Tart

580 Yen

A tart for tea fans and peach lovers

18 hours ago

Custard Whipped Cream Cake

247 Yen

Interesting sponge

on Jun 26

Chocolate banana chococro

390 Yen

Delish flavor combo

on Jun 25

Benihoppe Strawberry Parfait

540 Yen

Delicious strawberry parfait by Ministop

on Jun 24

When War Turns Packaging Monochrome

on Jun 24

Japan's sneaky ice cream price collusion

on Jun 23

Choc mint time at Coco's Restaurants

on Jun 21

Chocomint Party Gateau Chocolat

605 Yen

Indulgent but still fresh and minty

on Jun 21

Cuteness abounds for Father's Day at Coco's Restaurant

on Jun 21

Father's Day Chestnut Mont Blanc

649 Yen

Cute Mont Blanc themed dessert for Father's Day

on Jun 21