Living
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Moving Procedures in Japan: 3 Essential Tips to Ease the Process
Are you moving apartment, city, ward, or prefecture in Japan? Confused about the process and what yo
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Natural Disasters in Japan: What Foreigners Need to Know to Stay Safe
Recently, Turkey and Syria have been jolted by severe earthquake natural disasters that tremendously
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Easing Mask-Wearing Guidelines for Japan From March 13th
As mentioned in The Japan News, the government has decided to ease the mask-wearing guidelines on Ma
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Best Places to Live In Kanto: Why Omiya Is Climbing the List
Are you wondering which are the best places to live in the Kanto area? Let's take a look at the a
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Budget-Friendly Heater Solutions for a Cozy Winter
Winters in Japan can feel extremely cold, and the urge to reach for the air conditioner remote can b
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Moenai Gomi or Moeru Gomi? 3 Easy Steps to Follow in Sorting & Throwing Out Your Trash
Whether you're a newcomer to Japan, or have been here for a while, the Japanese trash system still r
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How To: Go to Travel Campaign 2022
Are you familiar with the “Go to Travel” campaign launched in 2020 by the Japanese government to pro
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Series! Exploring Japan on a Budget – Ginza in 1,000 Yen or Less
Ginza is a district of Chūō, Tokyo, that is most famously known as an upscale shopping and entertain
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Series! Exploring Japan on a Budget – Yokohama in 1,000 Yen or Less
Yokohama, which literally translates to “horizontal beach”, sits on the western coast of Tokyo Bay a
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Top-Rated Pet-Friendly Hotels in Japan
Do you want to go away for a weekend - or two - but you don’t want to leave your dog or cat behind?
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7 Tips to Avoid Catching a Cold This Season in Japan – The Japanese Way
Are you always catching a cold during flu season in Japan? Do you constantly have the sniffles or a
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How to Ride the Train in Japan
Trains in Japan are one of the most reliable and cheap ways to travel in Japan. Inexpensive and alwa
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All You Need to Know About the Job Hunting Visa in Japan
If you are a student currently enrolled in a degree school in Japan (this includes Japanese universi
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Going Green: 4 Japanese Phrases to Help Reduce Plastic Waste
One of the first things I noticed when I began shopping in Japan was the sheer number of plastic bag
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Why is Japan So Clean?
On the first day when I arrived at Haneda Airport, I was surprised by how clean and tidy it was. Whe
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How to Drive in Japan with an International Driving License
Are you wondering how you would be able to drive while visiting Japan? Do you need a Japanese drivin