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Feb 21. 2025 Life Support How to Get a Smartphone in Japan If you've moved to Japan, you're probably going to need a phone. But coming to a new country, especially if you do not speak the language, can make getting a new phone and plan seem daunting. To take away all that stress, let's take a look at how to get a smartphone in Japan, from what you'll need to make a contract with a mobile carrier to which ...
Feb 14. 2025 Housing Moving to Japan? All About Getting a Visa and Making the Move Finally committing to making the move to Japan is an exciting, wonderful moment. But once you're officially set to come here, how do you start to prepare? Picking up your whole life and moving to a new country is a challenge no matter where you move to, and if you're coming from across the world to move to Japan, it can be hard to truly understand...
Feb 07. 2025 Topics Making the Most of Japan's Food Culture Japan is full of some of the best food in the world, to the point where it can be hard to know what to eat when you come here. While it is easy to simply go out and find good staples like sushi or tempura, each region in Japan has local delicacies worth checking out. Plus, depending on when you are in the country, there are seasonal sweets and dis...
Jan 31. 2025 Topics All About Valentine's Day and White Day in Japan How is Valentine's Day celebrated in your home country? Do men buy roses and chocolates for their partners? Do couples go out on dates and share romantic dinners? Do children give Valentine's Day cards to all of their classmates? Is it a day when you can truly feel the love in the air? If all of this sounds normal to you, then you'll quickly real...
Jan 24. 2025 Medical Keeping Your Pets Healthy in Japan in Winter We're in the midst of winter in Japan, a time when it is easy for people to get sick. What you might not realize is this is also the time of year when pets can have their own share of health problems. So let's look at some health problems your pets could face during the winter, some ways to avoid those problems, and a few English-speaking vet opti...
Jan 17. 2025 Topics The Best Spots for Manga and Anime Lovers in Tokyo It's no secret that Tokyo is the number one spot in the world that lovers of Japan's manga and anime want to visit. Millions of people make the pilgrimage to Tokyo every year because of their love of all things anime. While Akihabara in Tokyo is considered the Mecca for anime and gaming culture in Japan, there are many other areas around the city...
Jan 10. 2025 Topics Japanese Gestures, Mannerisms, and Customs You Need to Know In Japan, body language and gestures are as important, if not even more important, than words. A lot of what Japanese people think or feel goes unsaid and is instead conveyed through how they move or behave. If you want to fit in when you are in Japan, or at least be able to understand some of what people are telling you through their actions, the...
Dec 27. 2024 Life Support A Guide to Keeping Your Home Clean in Japan When you live in Japan, cleaning or maintaining your apartment regularly is essential if you want to keep your home dust, dirt, and mold-free. To help you keep your apartment clean we've compiled some tips to help you clean your Japanese home, including the bathroom, the kitchen, the air conditioners, and more. Bathroom Cleaning Keeping all your b...
Dec 20. 2024 Topics Making the Most of the Weak Yen in Japan It's no secret that the Japanese yen has been weak for a while now, and the situation doesn't seem likely to change any time soon. If you are visiting Japan from a country with a stronger currency, your money can go a lot farther in Japan. But what should you spend your money on? Food? Goods? Souvenirs? To answer that, let's take a look at all of ...
Dec 13. 2024 Topics Japan's Best Winter Travel Destinations If you are planning on traveling around Japan this winter, you are in luck. Japan has fantastic winter travel destinations all across the country, from northern Hokkaido to southern Kyushu. So let's take a look at some of the best winter travel destinations in Japan, plus some tips to keep in mind as you are traveling around the country this winte...

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