As a result of the increasing cost of living many of us are looking at how to save money. Whether it is cutting costs in your supermarket shop, utility bills, subscriptions to services, or other expenses, like clothing, or eating out and drinking at cafes or bars, everyone has their own ways to save money while still being able to enjoy financial freedom. Here in Japan, there is a …

Japan’s 100 yen stores, Daiso and Seria, are famous across the world for their innovative and affordable goods. All you need to do is search for ‘Daiso home decor’ on Pinterest, YouTube, or Google, and you’ll encounter endless lists of must-buys from the 100 yen store, it’s similar for Seria too. Here we will discuss ideas for cheap house decor, using Seria and Daiso home decor goods. With beautiful …

With summer in full swing, the arrival of insects is inevitable. Cockroaches, flies, ants, centipedes, and, of course, mosquitoes could all possibly end up in your living space, no matter how hard you try to keep it clean. If you’re thinking about how to bug proof your home we have some tips for you! As well to keeping your apartment clean, incorporating homemade insect repellents, and DIY insect killers …

Buy or Rent? Homes in Japan From a young age, we all have dreams of where our lives will go – what jobs we’ll have, who we’ll marry and, perhaps most importantly, where we’ll live. What do our dream houses look like? These are the things we think about. Many of us believe that to really make our house our home, we must own them – because owning something …