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Expats sharing experiences of life in Japan

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Misdo Reveals its 2026 Pokemon lineup, with a Slowpoke Debut

on Oct 23

Japanese words we use at home instead of their English equivalents

on Oct 25

When you live in a tourist town... Part II

on Oct 27

Shibuya Crossing Heavily Policed on Halloween Night

on Oct 31

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

FamilyMart's Christmas trends for 2026

12 hours ago

Floral Chocolate Mousse

530 Yen

A nice accompaniment to coffee

14 hours ago

Pure Chestnut Cream Cake

530 Yen

A delicious treat for chestnut fans

14 hours ago

Marron and Cassis Parfait crispy sandwich

373 Yen

A fun seasonal Haagen-Dazs release

on Nov 5

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

on Nov 5

Christmas cake is still worth the splurge in Japan

on Nov 5

Japan's 2026 shopping trends an interesting mix of saving and splurging!

on Nov 5

Celebrating omurice

on Nov 5

Cheese Cheese Teriyaki Chicken Juicy Mac

540 Yen

A chicken burger that goes heavy on the cheese

on Nov 5

White Chocolate & Custard Pie

190 Yen

Deliciously indulgent

on Nov 5

Earl Grey Strawberry Chiffon Cake

520 Yen

Another tea-and-strawberry dessert offering from Starbucks

on Nov 4

Earl Grey Strawberry Scone

290 Yen

A scone for tea fans

on Nov 4