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Jun 27. 2025 Topics How to Use the Post Office in Japan: Mailing Services, International Shipping, and Tips When you are living in Japan and are still working on your Japanese skills, something as simple as mailing a letter can seem that much more challenging. So let's make going to the post office simple by laying out all the services offered by post offices in Japan, what you can and cannot mail internationally through the post office, and some things...
Jun 20. 2025 Topics Hydrangea Season in Japan: Best Temples, Gardens, and Festivals for Ajisai Viewing Japan's rainy season isn't just about grey skies. It's also when hydrangeas, known as ajisai in Japanese, transform temples, gardens, and parks into colorful displays of blue, pink, and purple. Blooming in June and early July, these beautiful flowers are deeply connected to Japanese culture. Here's how to enjoy hydrangea season around the country....
Jun 13. 2025 Topics How to Enjoy Summer Festivals in Japan: Top Events, Tips & What to Bring Summer in Japan means festival season, when streets fill with music, dancing, and colorful traditions. From dazzling parades to local food stalls, these events are a highlight of the season. Here's how to make the most of Japan's summer festivals. Japan's Most Famous Summer Festivals Gion Matsuri (Kyoto) Held every July in Kyoto, Gion Matsuri is o...
Jun 06. 2025 Topics How to Drive in Japan: Licenses, Road Rules & Car Sharing If you're planning to drive in Japan, whether for a countryside escape or convenient travel beyond the train lines, it's important to understand how driving works here. From getting a license to navigating narrow streets and exploring car-sharing options, here's everything you need to know to drive safely and legally in Japan. Getting a Driver's L...
May 23. 2025 Life Support How and Where to Do Laundry in Japan! If you're living in Japan, visiting the country on business, or taking an extended vacation, eventually you'll need to do laundry. But doing the laundry in a country where you may not be able to speak or read the language can be a daunting task, especially if you have delicate clothes that need to be washed or dry cleaned properly in order to avoi...
May 16. 2025 Life Support What to Know About Pet Sitting in Japan Japan is a pet-loving country, but when it comes to leaving town for a few days, many pet owners, especially new residents of Japan, aren't sure what options are available. While traditional kennels (known as pet hotels in Japan) exist, more people are turning to in-home pet sitting services in recent years. In this article, let's look at some imp...
May 09. 2025 Topics Rainy Season in Japan: Best Things to Do, Gym Options & Must-Have Apps Japan's rainy season--or tsuyu--brings weeks of humid weather, sudden downpours, and a strong desire to stay indoors. But that doesn't mean you have to stay bored! In this article, we'll explore fun indoor activities, recommend some great gyms, and introduce helpful apps to help you make the most of the season. Things to Do in Japan During the Rai...
May 02. 2025 Topics Protecting Your Home from Humidity and Mold During Japan's Summer Japan is known for having long, incredibly humid summers, which bring with them mold and a host of other problems for your home and health. Protecting your home from humidity and mold is a constant battle from the onset of the rainy season until the fall, but it can be managed as long as you are prepared. So let's look at why humidity and mold are...
Apr 24. 2025 Topics Staying Healthy in Japan This Spring: Common Illnesses and How to Handle Them Spring in Japan brings warmer temperatures, beautiful blossoms, and some unexpected health challenges. Beyond the well-known hay fever, this season can trigger a number of physical and mental conditions due to sudden weather shifts, long daylight hours, and new routines. If you're living in or visiting Japan this spring, here's what you need to kn...
Apr 18. 2025 Topics Golden Week: Japan's Busiest Holiday Season Golden Week is one of the three main holiday seasons in Japan, generally falling between April 29th and May 5th every year. It isn't actually one long holiday, but rather several different holidays that happen to fall within the same week. Since Golden Week is the only long holiday season in Japan where it isn't traditional to return to one's home...

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