Living in Japan
Making The Most of Your Balcony in a Japanese Apartment
Don’t waste space! Transform your balcony into a garden or a proper place to enjoy your coffee.
By Aaron Baggett 6 min read
Sitting Down with Sierra Todd, the Founder of Black Lives Matter Tokyo
Harajuku fashionista, art student, Black Lives Matter Tokyo founder, and all-around badass.
How to Use a Mobile IC App
Wondering how to set up a mobile Suica or Passmo? Check out our step-by-step guide.
9 Tips for a More Eco-Responsible Life in Japan
Your environmentally friendly transition starts now.
Coping with Corona: A Mental Survival Guide
A look at the long term impacts of the coronavirus and strategies for tackling them while living in Japan.
Apartments to rent for less than ¥80,000 in Saitama—July 2020
A 1LDK, 2LDK, and even 3DK available for less than ¥80,000 in Saitama. Yes, you read right.
Practicing Martial Arts in Japan Without Knowing Japanese
Don’t beat yourself up at the gym for not knowing Japanese. Check out these foreigner-friendly gyms in Japan.
The Resona Group App is a One-stop Resource for all Your Banking Needs
Send money home from Japan and manage your finances with just one tap of your cell phone.
What Am I Eating? A Guide to Japanese Convenience Store Onigiri
Have a rice day!
Just How Much of the Yakuza Series is a Replica of Japan? A lot.
Discover the real-life places in Osaka and Tokyo that inspired Sega’s Yakuza video game series.
Apartments to rent for less than ¥60,000 in Nagoya—July 2020
Plenty of spacious 1DK and 3DK apartments available right meow!
10 Great Free Apps for Studying Japanese
My smartphone, already a third limb, has become my pocket sensei.
