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Oct 06. 2023 Topics The Best Ways to Enjoy Autumn in Japan Fall is one of the best times to be in Japan, and it's no secret why. The hot and humid summer is finally over, the leaves are changing from green to beautiful reds, oranges, and yellows, and though the days grow shorter, there's still so much to do as the weather cools down. If you're planning to visit Japan this fall, and especially if you're ...
Sep 29. 2023 Topics All About Vending Machines in Japan Visitors to Japan who aren't already aware of it are often surprised, if not shocked, by the sheer number of vending machines that can be found all over the country. In big cities like Tokyo, you'll see vending machines inside and outside stations, on train platforms, on street corners, in parks, in front of shops or peoples' houses... essentially...
Sep 01. 2023 Topics Japan's Best Traditional September Events While the coming of September marks the end of Japan's summer festival and fireworks season, it doesn't mean the end of traditional events or things to do if you find yourself here during this month. September, and the end of summer and the beginning of fall that comes with it, is an important time of year in Japan. You probably won't find yoursel...
Aug 18. 2023 Housing Moving to Japan? Here's How to Make Your Move as Smooth as Possible 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...
Aug 11. 2023 Topics Typhoons in Japan: What You Need to Know While summertime in Japan is full of festivals, fireworks, and fun at the beach, it's also one of the more dangerous times to be in Japan thanks to typhoons. From July to October, peaking in August and September, all of Japan will be periodically hit by typhoons, shutting down most activity and forcing people to stay safe indoors. If you are livi...
Aug 03. 2023 Topics The 1000 Yen Haircut in Japan: Great Haircut or Bad Idea? If you're living in Japan, eventually you'll probably want to or need to get a haircut. But visiting a hair salon or barbershop can be an intimidating, if not downright scary 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 whet...
Jul 28. 2023 Topics 7 Must-Visit Shrines in Japan! When you're in Japan, you won't be able to walk more than a few minutes without coming across a Shinto Shrine, or jinja as they are called in Japanese. There are tens of thousands of shrines in Japan, ranging from tiny little shrines squeezed in between skyscrapers to massive complexes that draw in millions of domestic and foreign tourists every y...
Jul 21. 2023 Topics The Best Fast Food in Japan! Japan is well-known for having some of the best food on the planet, with people coming from all over the world to try its unique cuisine. From sushi to tempura to wagyu beef, the is so much variety in Japanese cuisine that true foodies could spend months in Tokyo alone discovering all kinds of fantastic food. But while Tokyo may have the most Mic...
Jul 07. 2023 Housing Apartment Administrative Fees in Japan: What are They? If you're looking into moving to Japan and renting an apartment, or already living in Japan and thinking of moving, you might already have heard that it is expensive up-front to rent an apartment in Japan. But what might catch you off-guard are extra monthly fees on top of your rent that may be baked into your rental contract. These Administrative...
Jun 30. 2023 Topics Can You Visit Japan if you Have Tattoos? Tattoos are becoming more and more popular each and every year around the world, especially in countries like the United States. And while in America it is common to see people rocking anything from small wrist tattoos to full arm sleeves, the opposite is true in Japan. It's rare to see someone in Japan showing off arms covered in tattoos, especia...

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