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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

Moroccan yogurt waffles

220 Yen

Tasty and fun

7 hours ago

Baby Star Ramen Takikomi Gohan Onigiri Flavor

141 Yen

Onigiri flavored noodle snacks with cute packaging

10 hours ago

Sou White Grape & White Sour

183 Yen

Refreshing sweet and sour taste

10 hours ago

Castella with Salted Vanilla Whipped Cream

237 Yen

Salt + Vanilla Cream = happy

13 hours ago

Summer curry in Japan, and a different mindset back home

on Jul 10

Koala March Condensed Milk

194 Yen

A touch of winter in summer

on Jul 10

Apricot Time!

on Jul 10

Tiramisu monaka

224 Yen

A store-branded monaka for tiramisu lovers

on Jul 10

A Hi-Chew Frappe at Family Mart!

on Jul 9

Why you should try amazake this summer

on Jul 9

Top international destinations from Japan on a budget

on Jul 8

Creme Brulee 2 pack

429 Yen

Two in a pack makes it perfect for sharing

on Jul 8