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Freelance writer with over 2 years of experience writing for the Village House Blog, ESL teacher, and digital nomad who has lived in countries including The Czech Republic, The UK, The U.A.E., Japan, and most recently, Georgia. Is constantly on the hunt for the best, most optimal apartment for remote work when not enjoying going to film festivals, concerts, and the theater.

Saga Prefecture, previously known as Hizen Province, is located in Kyushu, Japan’s southernmost island. The prefecture borders Fukuoka Prefecture to the …

2025-05-12

In Japan, jiko bukken (事故物件) is a term commonly used in the Japanese real estate industry to refer to “incident apartments” …

2025-05-11

Kagawa Prefecture resides in the northeast of Shikoku Island, which is across from Okayama and is connected to the mainland by …

2025-04-09

Japan is home to one of the most advanced and comprehensive railway systems in the world with around 8,567 train stations …

2025-04-07

Shimane prefecture is a mountainous, sparsely populated, coastal prefecture located in the Western part of Japan’s Honshu Island in the Chugoku …

2025-03-07

Fukui Prefecture, often overlooked by both local and international travelers, remains one of Japan’s best-kept secrets. Situated along the scenic Sea …

2025-02-07

Winters in Japan vary depending on whether you are up in snowy Hokkaido or down in sunny Kyushu and usually stretches …

2025-02-03

Located on the Sea of Japan coast, Fukui Prefecture is part of the historic Hokuriku region of Japan and presides in …

2025-01-10

Japan has gained a reputation for being a thrifter’s haven due to its secondhand shops and thrift stores stocking items that …

2024-11-11

The earliest known castle built in Japan is Inuyama Castle, which dates back to 1440, located in present-day Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture.  …

2024-11-08

Japan’s summer season spans from June to August (coinciding with the off-peak season for house hunting according to Village House bloggers). …

2024-07-23

According to the Statista Research Department, Japan reached a milestone of 21.15 million one-person households in 2020. This accounted for almost …

2024-06-26

A survey of 180 men and women in the greater Tokyo area, aged 20 and above, conducted in 2019 revealed that …

2024-06-15

People move and relocate for all kinds of reasons – work, school, family, or even simply a desire for a change …

2024-06-12

March and April heralds in a time of renewal and change in Japan with March being the end of the school …

2024-05-14
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