Loading...

Blog

Expats sharing experiences of life in Japan

Popular

A new job search site for foreigners in Japan

on Nov 6

My love of Uniqlo's Heat Tech

on Nov 10

The Japanese Year-End Gift Guide, according to local shoppers

on Nov 5

Billy Joel "Piano Man" Day in Japan

on Nov 2

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

Gudetama custard flavored printed biscuits

129 Yen

Cute bickies with a Gudetama theme

17 hours ago

Chiikawa spicy curry snack

194 Yen

Spicy snack for Chiikawa fans

17 hours ago

Sweet Potato Caramel Chips

139 Yen

Addictive for sweet and salty flavor fans

18 hours ago

Chiikawa Super Delicious Yogurt Gummies

162 Yen

Cute and tasty gummies with a free sticker, excessive packaging though

19 hours ago

Why Nagatoro is Having a Moment

19 hours ago

Oven-baked garlic mashed potatoes

429 Yen

A comfort food side dish

19 hours ago

Zeppole

429 Yen

Tasty but carb heavy side

on Nov 14

Gummy Egg Fruit Soda Assortment

220 Yen

Egg-shaped Gummy with a crunchy shell

on Nov 13

Honki no Choco Danish Melon Pan

184 Yen

Another top 3 bakery product from Lawson

on Nov 13

Honki no Choco Cream Pan

184 Yen

Not quite as good as I expected for a top FamilyMart pick

on Nov 13

Smooth Custard Petit Cream Puffs

298 Yen

Lawson's Petit Cream Puffs have become a favorite

on Nov 13

Why Natto is Associated with Ibaraki Prefecture

on Nov 13