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Expats sharing experiences of life in Japan

Pick Up

Renkeiji's cherry blossoms declared "open" today

on Mar 25

A different kind of spring appreciation

on Mar 25

Sand storms, a spring phenomenon

on Mar 23

Lucky God For Your House

on Feb 4

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

Milky Pie

200 Yen

A yummy condensed milk cream filling, but not the most summery-feeling of desserts

on Jul 3

Strawberry LOOK McFlurry

350 Yen

A Mcflurry inspired by the LOOK chocolate

on Jul 3

New sweet treats at McDonalds

on Jul 3

Spicy crunchy chicken burger

470 Yen

Spicy chicken burger with a lemony sauce

on Jul 2

Lunch sorted: its got to be Udon with Octopus!

on Jul 2

Tiramisu Malasada

320 Yen

A lot going on

on Jul 1

Summer = melon time

on Jul 1

Get ready for more price hikes this July

on Jul 1

Mixed berry waffle creamy cone

413 Yen

Tasty but overpriced IMO + only available at 7-11s

on Jun 30

Peach ice bar

198 Yen

Contains an impressive 45% fruit juice!

on Jun 30

Preparing for summer on 'nagoshi' day

on Jun 30

Hiyashi Bukkake Himokawa

480 Yen

Great texture, chintzy toppings

on Jun 29