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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

Japan's drip coffee

7 hours ago

Japan's clever marketing

21 hours ago

Hello Wine!

on Oct 20

Kare pan named one of the world's best breads by CNN

on Oct 20

Shiro Noir Black Mont Blanc (Uji Matcha Style)

770 Yen

A shiro noir for the matcha lovers

on Oct 20

Chili con carne Ballpark Dog

495 Yen

Two American faves in one

on Oct 19

Apple pie with Hokkaido Milk Cream

370 Yen

A pie made using domestic apples

on Oct 19

DARS Premium Fragrant Strawberry

261 Yen

Great flavor, smooth chocolate

on Oct 18

Sweet potato butter & Cookie

399 Yen

A Haagen-Dazs flavor for autumn

on Oct 18

A day for mushrooms

on Oct 15

Christmas cake bookings are opening up!

on Oct 14

POPingurt yogurt

300 Yen

Yogurt with a crunch

on Oct 14