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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

Reasons why Christmas in Japan beats Australia: Food prep isn't stressful

2 hours ago

Things I love about life in Japan: an abundance of counter seats

5 hours ago

Strawberry & Cheese Mousse Pie

560 Yen

Fun combo of textures

6 hours ago

Cute festive drinks at Tully's

7 hours ago

Pon De Wreath

226 Yen

Bit lacklustre

21 hours ago

Crunchy Pikachu Tail Donut

259 Yen

Don't know what the crunchy toppings are, but they are good

22 hours ago

Angel Cream

183 Yen

My favorite Misdo donuts

on Dec 14

The 'Kagami Mochi' New Year decoration

on Dec 14

The genius of food that can be naturally thawed

on Dec 14

Fruits Daifuku Purin

108 Yen

A better choice for the kids

on Dec 14

Fruits Daifuku Strawberry

108 Yen

I liked it, the kids didn't

on Dec 14

Expat festive expenses and those tastes of home

on Dec 14