Despite Tokyo being a city where you can walk virtually anywhere, much of the action happens indoors. During the rainy season during summer in Japan, these places come in handy when you still want...
Life in Japan
Get the perfect Japanese alcohol in Japanese convenience stores
There are many types of mixers and alcohol in Japan, and Japanese convenience stores—called ‘konbini’ in Japan—sell pretty much all of them, at really affordable prices. They are a great alternative...
NHK reception fee and how to get rid of NHK guy
If you have no idea who the “NHK guy” is and why you’d want to get rid of them, consider yourself lucky! For those of you who live in Japan, you’ve probably encountered the NHK guy knocking on your...
Top 5 jobs for foreigners & things to know when looking for a job in Japan
If you’re planning to move to Japan long-term, what job opportunities are available is probably one of your biggest concerns. Here are some things you should consider when job-hunting in Japan....
Best place to live in Japan | Ultimate guide to choosing where to live
When you think of Japan, you might think of Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, but there are a lot of other amazing cities with incredible opportunities. If you are interested in exploring and checking your...
How much does it cost to live in Japan? You might be surprised
How much does it cost to live in Japan? It is expensive to live in Japan? If you are planning to move to Japan or thinking about moving to Japan, the living cost is probably one of the first things...
What’s It’s Like Getting A Job After Teaching English in Japan
Thinking about moving to Japan, getting a job and working in Japan? Thinking about teaching English but not sure if that's the right option for you? Check out these tips and tools to help getting a...
Corporate Life in Japan: The Everyday Grind of Working in Japan
I am writing this because I have gained what I believe to be good insights into corporate life in Japan, the corporate culture and corporate mentality in Japan through having lived in Japan for...
The Ultimate Guide to convenience stores in Japan
Convenience stores are your best friends in Japan. What to buy in convenience stores? You can come here when you’re hungry, when you are thirsty when you need the emergency supplies. You can find...
100 Yen Shop, Tips on where to go and what to buy
100 yen shops in Japan are the Japanese equivalent of dollar stores overseas, where all products cost just 100 yen each (around USD$1). You can essentially get everything here, and though they’re...
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Just like you, we are foreigners from all around the world.
When we first arrived in Tokyo, we all found this city to be overwhelming, not sure where to begin.
During the years that we have lived here in Japan, we have discovered and visited countless famous tourist attractions as well as unique and underground places.
We are now proud to say that we are experts of Japan and would love to share the knowledge with all of you!