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Expats sharing experiences of life in Japan

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

Whip Melon Bread Butter Caramel

148 Yen

Another miss from Pasco, Whip Melon Bread Butter Caramel

BigfamJapan

2 hours ago

Egg Fried Rice Onigiri

148 Yen

Delicious and convenient 'Chahan', Egg Fried Rice onigiri from 7-Eleven

BigfamJapan

2 hours ago

Salmon Sushi

275 Yen

Salmon Sushi that uses Trout, from 7-11

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3 hours ago

Cream Puff

280 Yen

A different kind of cream puff from Mon Plaisir

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3 hours ago

Coconut Loverouge

420 Yen

Special limited edition Coconut Coated Mousse from Mon Plaisir

BigfamJapan

3 hours ago

Mon Plasir Cake

4400 Yen

Signature and Eponymous Patisserie Mon Plaisir cake

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3 hours ago

Hokkaido Butter, Red Bean Paste & Mochi Tsukimi Pie

200 Yen

The Tsukimi Pie at McDonald's in 2026

BigfamJapan

on Sep 29

Tsukimi Burger

460 Yen

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

BigfamJapan

on Sep 28

Cheese Tsukimi

490 Yen

McDonald's annual Tsukimi Burger - with cheese

BigfamJapan

on Sep 28

Yogurt Granita

420 Yen

Enomoto Dairy Farm Original Yogurt Drink with Strawberry Jam

BigfamJapan

on Sep 28

Enjoying Japanese Customs thanks to my Mother-in-Law

BigfamJapan

on Sep 28

Mixed Sandwich (Tuna, Lettuce, Egg)

318 Yen

A triple sandwich from Lawson - tuna, ham and egg

BigfamJapan

on Sep 28

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