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Mar 22. 2025 Topics Enjoying Spring in Japan Spring is finally here in Japan, bringing with it new beginnings and warmer (but unpredictable) weather. There is so much to do in Japan in the spring, whether you live here or are just visiting, so let's take a look at some popular spring activities and some tips on how to make the most of spring. Popular Spring Activities in Japan There are many...
Mar 14. 2025 Topics Live and Work in Japan! Finding Work as a Foreigner People all over the world dream of someday being able to live and work in Japan. But while the Japanese government has been putting in effort in recent years to attract more foreign workers to the country and make it easier to find work, it can still be a daunting task to know where to start looking for employment. If you have the skills and expe...
Mar 07. 2025 Topics All About Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Spring is almost here, and with it comes Japan's world-famous cherry blossom season. In late March or early April, depending on where in the country you are, you'll see everyone flocking to parks, shrines, gardens, and rivers to sit under the cherry blossoms and enjoy cherry blossom viewing, known as hanami. If you're in Japan in the spring, you h...
Feb 28. 2025 Life Support A Guide to Starting Your New Life in Japan So you're moving to Japan, ready to start your new life here, but then you realize you need to find a place to live. Then you realize you might need basic utilities like electricity once you've found a place to live. And then you realize you don't know much about Japanese culture and aren't sure if you'll be able to adapt to the country and fit in...
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...

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