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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

Fashion

Puma Cargo Pant

3909 Yen

A nice, lightweight-feeling cargo pant for kids

on Sep 10

Maeau Wide Leg Jeans

2906 Yen

True to size and seem decently made

on Sep 9

Coolknot No-Tie Shoelaces

998 Yen

A repeat purchase, just in a different color!

on Aug 11

Grand Court Cloudfoam Lifestyle Unisex Sneakers

4444 Yen

Streetwear sneaks at a decent price for branded shoes

on Aug 10

Glitter embroidery patch

110 Yen

Easy way to patch clothes for just 100 yen

on Jul 21

Clothing Recycling at H&M

on Jul 3

Citizen Q&Q P003 Women's Watch

2233 Yen

Elegant watch for a Snoopy lover

on Jun 23

Key costs in raising kids in Japan

on Jun 22

Pros and cons of buying a house in rural Japan

on Jun 20

What are Japanese workers cutting when funds are tight?

on Jun 17

Adidas Tensaur kids sneaker

2742 Yen

Well made shoe, reasonable price

on Jun 17

Oblong Wallet solid colour Long Wallet

6985 Yen

Classy, simple, and durable

on May 20