The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Ski down snowy slopes, soak in hot springs, and enjoy the quiet traditions of New Year.
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Home Sweet Home, the saying goes. But for all the happy memories there, you might wonder just how much it’s worth when …
Taxes and Takoyaki, two things you’re just not going to be able to avoid while you’re in Japan. While …
For many, visiting a city for a short period of time just isn’t enough. Studying abroad gives you an entire year …
Being a student is tough. While the cup ramen may be better in Japan, money worries are international. (Plus, …
Japan’s postal system can be a headache for the uninitiated, and it’s just gotten more complicated with the phasing out …
Updated with the latest rules & regulations, as well as resources.
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Easy to find and often covered by Japanese health insurance, kampo is worth knowing about.
If you’re a second language learner, you might agree that the nervous excitement of starting a conversation is …
The good news: foreigners can rent apartments in Japan. The bad news? It can be hard to do so. We’ve combined our …
It can be a great feeling when you hop onto Tokyo Sayonara Sales or even Craigslist and manage to bag a great dresser …
Adopting a rescued dog or cat in Tokyo rather than buying a pet from a puppy or kitten mill is the way to go.
Hundreds of new energy providers have popped up. Which Tokyo energy company is cheapest? And how to change providers?
If you’ve never owned a car, or it’s been a few years since you owned a car, it’s easy to forget the …
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There are some very good reasons that most Tokyoites don’t have cars—primarily great public transport, and …
The trusty ‘shopping bicycle’ is ubiquitous in Japan. It’s used for the daily commute to school and work, carrying kids …
So, you’ve finally adopted the pet of your dreams. They’re loveable, plump, and everything you could ever want. But …
By now, virtually everyone has heard of akiya banks and Japan’s crisis of empty houses caused in part by the …