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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

Mitarashi Dango

159 Yen

A must try in Japan

21 hours ago

Usagi pizza bun

170 Yen

Fun for Chiikawa fans in steamed bun format

on Dec 5

Hachiware curry bun

170 Yen

Cute version of a curry bun

on Dec 5

Chiikawa hits 7-11 stores

on Dec 4

Food delivery in Japan, a convenience that can feel costly

on Dec 3

Almond croquant

350 Yen

Not bad but wouldn't repurchase

on Dec 3

Strawberry Milk Malasada

320 Yen

Really tastes like strawberry milk!

on Dec 3

You know Christmas is coming in Japan when Colonel Santa appears!

on Dec 3

Strawberry and chocolate tart

580 Yen

Good fusion of flavours

on Nov 30

Nuts & Caramel Cheesecake

510 Yen

Festive-feeling and delicious

on Nov 29

Increased fees coming to visas and PR

on Nov 26

Strawberry season is coming

on Nov 25