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Expats sharing experiences of life in Japan

Popular

English language matters: Not a conversation

on Jun 19

Do Japanese Summer Right: 10 Types of Festivals Not to Miss

on Jun 30

When War Turns Packaging Monochrome

on Jun 24

A quick checklist in preparation for a double typhoon

on Jun 25

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

Head to Baskin Robbins if you're an Animal Crossing fan

21 hours ago

Present Box Single Sundae

820 Yen

Another adorable Animal Crossing item at Baskin Robbins

21 hours ago

Nook Inc. Special Double Cup

930 Yen

Pricey but cute for Animal Crossing Fans

21 hours ago

Arabiki Sausage Pie

380 Yen

A sausage roll with arabiki sausage at Starbucks

23 hours ago

Banana and Caramel Cake

540 Yen

Starbucks cake made from rescued bananas!

23 hours ago

Coffee Frappuccino

515 Yen

Regular menu 2026, Starbucks Coffee Frappuccino

23 hours ago

Peach & Peach Milk Frappuccino

707 Yen

Starbuck's seasonal Peach Frappuccino, 2026

on Jul 1

Seasonal allergies, outside allergy season

on Jul 1

One of my favorite summer events is coming up!

on Jul 1

A monthly celebration of 'Piknik' on the 29th of the month

on Jun 29

White Peach Mille-Crêpe

530 Yen

Seasonal and aesthetically pleasing

on Jun 29

Hokkaido Pumpkin Tart

440 Yen

A touch out of season, but delicious nonetheless

on Jun 29