Essential items from the ¥100 store to start living In Japan
Are you moving into a new place or entering Japan to start a new phase in life while on a tight budget?…
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January 24, 2022
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Hana Otsuka
Hana is a freelance writer, finance analyst, and chef who pursues various hobbies. She aspires to be a philanthropist who helps out others in any way she can.
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Dealing with a bad neighbor in Japan
No one can avoid ending up with a bad neighbor, regardless of residence type or location. What more in Tokyo, where walls…
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January 10, 2022
Nengajo like a pro and try out the New Year’s cards tradition
After another year of the coronavirus pandemic, sending a nengajo or the Japanese New Year’s card might just be what loved ones…
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December 27, 2021
Five questions every foreigner will get asked in Japan
What country are you from? As a foreigner or gaijin living in Japan, you can easily compile a list of the frequently…
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December 13, 2021
Ways to insulate your Japanese apartment and save money
Winter is just around the corner, and your electricity bill can skyrocket without supervision. Here are a few hacks you can apply…
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December 3, 2021
Battling moisture and mold during Japan winters
Winter is coming, and the extra moist weather presents an excellent breeding ground for mold or kabi. Fear not, we’ve got you…
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November 26, 2021
How to make okonomiyaki
It’s delicious, savory, and open to all sorts of alterations – the okonomiyaki is a casual comfort food worth trying. You’d be…
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November 12, 2021
Where to buy international food in Tokyo
Craving for something from your home country and wondering if you can get your hands on the ingredients while living in Tokyo?…
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October 8, 2021
How much money do you need to move into your first apartment?
When you ask anyone living in Tokyo how much it costs to move into an apartment, they would often say, “A lot.”…
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August 16, 2021