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Sep 12. 2025 Life Support Cashless Payment Options in Japan in 2025 While Japan was long known for being a cash-based economy (and to some extent it still is), over the past few years, credit cards, debit cards, and other forms of cashless payments have exploded in popularity. If you are living in Japan, now is a great time to switch to using cashless payment options. That said, getting a credit card as a foreigne...
Sep 05. 2025 Life Support Bringing or Adopting a Pet in Japan? Here's What You Need to Know Owning a pet in Japan can truly enrich your experience here, but it brings with it unique challenges. If you are planning to buy or adopt a pet in Japan, or if you are moving to Japan and intend to bring your pet with you from overseas, it's important to understand Japan's rules and requirements for pet ownership. From registration and vaccines to...
Aug 22. 2025 Topics Staying Safe in Japan: Crime Prevention Tips, Scams to Avoid, and Home Security While Japan is known to be a safe country, that doesn't mean that it is completely devoid of crime. That's why it is still important to take precautions to keep yourself, your possessions, or even your home safe. So let's take a look at the most common crimes in Japan, how to protect yourself from these crimes, and look at some security options fo...
Aug 15. 2025 Topics The ¥1000 Haircut in Japan - Cheap, Quick, and Worth It? If you're living in Japan, eventually you'll need to get a haircut. But visiting a hair salon or barbershop can be an intimidating experience when you aren't in your home country. Japanese hair types and hairstyles might be very different from those in your home country, so you may be worried about whether a hair stylist or barber in Japan will k...
Aug 08. 2025 Topics How to Prepare for Natural Disasters in Japan Japan is located on the Ring of Fire, meaning that the country is often battered by typhoons, earthquakes, landslides caused by heavy rains, floods, and heatstroke-inducing heatwaves. Every year, people die in Japan due to one natural disaster or another. Experiencing a natural disaster can be a terrifying and disorienting experience. That's why ...
Aug 01. 2025 Medical How to Protect Your Pets from Japan's Hot and Humid Summer Summers in Japan can be tough on people, but they're especially hard on pets. With high temperatures and extreme humidity, even a short time outdoors or in a stuffy room can put animals at serious risk of heatstroke or illness. Here's what you need to know to keep your furry (or feathered) family members safe, cool, and comfortable this summer in ...
Jul 25. 2025 Topics Amazing Vegan Restaurant Options in Tokyo! If you are planning on visiting or moving to Japan, one of your biggest concerns may be whether it will be easy to eat vegan while you're here. Generally speaking, veganism is not popular in Japan, especially outside of major urban areas. And since many Japanese dishes may look vegan, but include ingredients like dashi (fish stock), it can be dif...
Jul 18. 2025 Topics The Best Stationery in Japan and Where to Buy It In Japan, stationery isn't just for kids. Many adults enjoy collecting and using high-quality, stylish, or cute stationery in daily life and at work. It's common to see professionals using sleek notebooks, colorful sticky notes, and highlighters in the office. This love for stationery is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, where even practical tool...
Jul 11. 2025 Topics Beach Culture in Japan Summer is finally here in Japan, and with it comes non-stop hot, humid weather that will last until the fall. So, what is the best way to beat the Japanese heat? Head to the beach, of course! There are beaches all over the country, best enjoyed from late June to early September. Let's take a look at what you need to know about going to the beach i...
Jul 04. 2025 Medical Staying Healthy in the Summer in Japan Summer is a fun-filled time of year in Japan, with beaches, summer festivals, fireworks shows, and more to visit during this season. But the intense heat and humidity can take a toll on your health if you're not careful. From heatstroke risks to summer colds, here's your complete guide to summer health in Japan. Understanding Heatstroke High tempe...

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