Cost of Living
What Is The Average Salary in Japan? (Updated For 2025)
The average salary in Japan is ¥4.60 million per year. But is this true for everyone? How do bonuses and other factors impact salaries in Japan?
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What Is a 1R Apartment in Japan?
Discover the perks and challenges of 1R apartments in Japan, their costs, and tips for making the most of compact living spaces.
What Is the Average Cost of Living in Japan?
It's not as expensive as you might think.
How Much Is the Average Rent in Tokyo?
Learn what the cheapest and most expensive areas are for living in Tokyo.
Everything You Need to Know About Being Paid to Leave Tokyo
Families are being paid to leave Tokyo for the Japanese countryside, but there may be several catches.
Sakura House & Sakura Hotel: Your Second Home in Japan
To celebrate 30 years of accommodations for foreigners in Japan, Sakura House has released a new video highlighting their guests, memories and services.
Tweet of the Week #136: From Chips to Tuna, ‘Shrinkflation’ Hits Japan
Is food getting smaller in Japan?
How to Bargain in Japanese
Useful Japanese for negotiating a discount in different situations from shopping to signing an apartment contract.
Unexpected Fees to Expect in Japan
And how to cut down on some of the surprise costs.
How to Rent an Apartment in Japan
Finding an apartment in Japan made easy!
