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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...
Jun 23. 2023 Topics The Best Summer Festivals in Central and West Japan! Festivals and fireworks are the biggest highlight of Japan's hot and humid summer, so if you are visiting Japan in the summertime you need to make time to check one out. Luckily, no matter where you go in Japan, you'll be able to find everything from small, local festivals to huge, famous festivals that attract both Japanese tourists and tourists ...
Jun 16. 2023 Topics The Best Summer Festivals in East & North Japan! While Japan's summer can be hot, humid, and long, it's actually one of the best times to come to visit the country for one simple reason: there are so many summer festivals and fireworks all across the country! From festivals held in cities nationwide, to gigantic events held in big cities, to tiny local festivals held in countryside towns, no mat...
Jun 09. 2023 Topics Live and Work in Japan! Finding Work as a Foreigner People all over the world dream of someday being able to live in Japan. But unless you're already sitting on piles of excess cash, you'll need to work to support yourself after making the move to Japan. And 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 ...
May 26. 2023 Life Support How to Find a Babysitter in Japan Are There Babysitters in Japan? It's no secret that people in Japan live very busy lives. Between working very long hours and raising kids, it can be hard for people to find time for themselves and get out of the house to have fun once in a while. In other countries all over the world, the easy solution would be to get a babysitter for a few hour...
May 19. 2023 Housing Gas Heating or Induction Heating: Which is the Better Choice in Japan? If you're looking to rent or buy an apartment or home in Japan, or thinking about renovating your current kitchen, you'll need to decide what kind of stove is best for you. In Japan, induction heating (IH) and gas stoves are the most common, but which one is best for you? Let's take a look at both types of stoves so that you know what to expect wh...
May 12. 2023 Topics Shibuya vs Shinjuku vs Ikebukuro: Which Tokyo Hotspot Should You Visit? Tokyo's Major Districts In a megacity like Tokyo, the number of places you could go as a tourist is countless. There are so many unique neighborhoods to visit, but as a tourist, you'll probably start your Tokyo adventure in one of the major downtown districts of the city: Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Ikebukuro. But when you're in a city with more tha...

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