by Venese | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 | Moving to Japan
If you are planning to move here permanently, the cost of living in Japan is probably one of the first things that have crossed your mind. Don’t worry, you are in the right place. I’m going to break down for you what to expect when it comes to the cost of living in...
by Venese | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 | Moving to Japan
Are you thinking about moving to Japan but unsure if you’ll be happy in Japan? Maybe you don’t know if you’re suited to live in Japan, a country so different from your own? Find out here whether or not you have these traits for someone living in Japan! Japan is like a...
by Venese | Last updated May 21, 2024 | Japan Travel
Riding Tokyo trains is a joy compared to transport in most other major cities. It’s reliable, clean, bright, and generally safe. On top of that, it’s not extortionately expensive (normally about 170-350 yen a trip—a bargain!). Here are some unspoken subway rules of...
by Venese | Last updated Jun 26, 2024 | Japan Pop Culture, Japanese Culture & Language
Unless you’re familiar with Japanese pop culture, you may not know the terms ‘weeaboo’ or ‘otaku’. Perhaps you’ve heard of them but are unsure what they mean or how they differ. Or maybe you’ve lumped them into the same...
by Venese | Last updated Aug 27, 2025 | Japan Travel
Hello, I’m Ema, a Tokyo local who has spent most of my life in this vibrant city, with additional years in Malaysia, China, and the US. Thanks to my multicultural upbringing, I’ve always had an insatiable curiosity to explore different cultures and places around the...
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