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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

Ramen intake and mortality risk

6 hours ago

Hijiki for long life

23 hours ago

Why you'll never see colored seaweed

on Sep 15

Something different than tsukimi burgers

on Sep 15

Nama chestnut choco pie

200 Yen

A chilled choco pie with a tasty cream filling

on Sep 15

Sweet Potato Butter Tart Choco Pie

151 Yen

A choco pie for sweet potato fans

on Sep 15

Mont Blanc Choco Pie

151 Yen

A classic autumn flavor in choco pie version

on Sep 15

Autumnal bliss for choco pie fans

on Sep 15

Pear and caramel tea cake

530 Yen

Delicious, seasonal, and plant based!

on Sep 13

Black Thunder Chocolate Old Fashioned

237 Yen

Classic donut with a fun appearance

on Sep 12

Black Thunder & Angel Donut

237 Yen

Tasty for fans of the choc and whipped cream combo

on Sep 12

Black Thunder Chocolate Donut

237 Yen

Tasty, of course, but the only thing "Halloween" is the packaging

on Sep 12