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Expats sharing experiences of life in Japan

Popular

A Budget‑Friendly Way to Try Japan’s Most Popular Desserts

on Sep 3

Meiji Milk Chocolate Revival, a Taste of 1926 Reimagined

on Sep 13

Crazy Event; All-You-Can-Pack Frozen Food for just 1500 yen

on Sep 8

A True Story of a Tokyoite who visits our car!

on Sep 3

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

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A day to give thanks to Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dogs!

on Sep 13

Japan's Nine "Classic" (Historic) Hotels

on Sep 9

The End of the Suica Penguin Era

on Aug 26

Dove Day, celebrating Kamakura's famous souvenir

on Aug 10

Famous Lakes in Japan Where You Can and Can't Swim

on Jul 21

Seven Iconic Places for Swan Boats in Japan

on Jul 21

Honoring Japan's Natural Parks Day

on Jul 21

Celebrating Marine Day

on Jul 20

Celebrating Marine Day

on Jul 20

Brutally hot summer for everybody, but especially elders

on Jul 19

Around the World - in Japan

on Jul 18

Papillon Appreciation Day

on Jul 6