Tell Us About Japan
Answer easy questions about a variety of aspects regarding life in Japan and get points for shopping vouchers
How to get started
At City-Cost we regularly post simple questionnaires for anyone familiar with life in Japan to answer. Once complete, points are awarded which can be exchanged for shopping vouchers.
Step 1
If you haven’t already, log in to City-Cost and follow the quick and easy steps to create an account / profile. You can log in to City-Cost either by email or with a Facebook account.
Step 2
Once you have a profile set up, look out for questionnaires that will appear under the ‘Tell Us’ header on your ‘My Page’.
Step 3
Each questionnaire will come with a short description to give you an idea of what to expect from the questions. Give it a read and get started. Don’t delay. Questionnaires are typically available for a limited time only.
Step 4
Upon completion of the questionnaire points will automatically be added to your account on City-Cost. Keep track of your points and exchange them for shopping vouchers at your ‘My Page’.
Exchange your points for Amazon.jp vouchers, 500 points = 1 × 500円 voucher, Valid for use in Japan only
Sharing experiences and joining community
City-Cost is a community of expats and bloggers sharing their experiences, tips and advice about life in Japan. Almost all actions performed on City-Cost are awarded with points which can be exchanged for shopping vouchers, a little more support for your life in Japan. Points are awarded for the following …
Blog
Create blog posts through which to share your experiences, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Embed YouTube videos and maps, and upload your Japan pics through an easy-to-use post editor. Learn more about blogging here
Review
Inform others like you by creating your own reviews about resources that you use in Japan, and that you would recommend to others or, indeed, recommend they stay away from! Honestly is the best policy here.
Answer Questions
Those who have questions about life in Japan can ask them via our ‘Q&A’ section. Lend your expertise by answering any one of these questions and you’ll be rewarded with points, and the satisfaction of helping others.
Best Answer
On the ‘Q&A’ those who ask questions are able to select that which they think is the best answer. Doing so will set that answer to the top of the page and extra points will be awarded to the user who contributed it.
Followers
Follow those bloggers whose posts speak to you and get updates when their latest post is published. Conversely, when your blog is followed points are awarded to you. More followers equals more points.
Tell Us
Answer our easy questions regarding life in Japan to help us make City-Cost as good as it can be and provide people with the service and content that they need.
Supporting your life in Japan
Ultimately City-Cost is all about helping people to get the most out of their time in Japan, be this as an outlet for their thoughts and creativity, a place to be part of a community, or a platform of information.
Statistics
Access stats and data relating to life in each of Japan’s 47 prefectures. Fom Hokkaido in the north all the way down to the islands of Okinawa in the south.
Real Estate
Putting a roof over your head is never easy in any part of the world. Use our ‘Real Estate’ listings to find apartments and share houses managed by agencies and owners familiar with the needs of foreigners in Japan.
Cost of Living
Discover for yourself, before it’s too late, whether or not Japan really is as expensive as its reputation suggests. We’ve got loads of content related to the cost of living in Japan which will help you to budget and put your mind at ease.
Blogger Opportunities
Blog actively on City-Cost and keep your eyes open for opportunities to get more points, try your hand at new writing styles, and have your posts reach new audiences.
GET STARTED
At City-Cost we regularly offer special ‘blogging themes’ through which to submit blog posts and get extra points for vouchers.