It’s 3 am on a cold winter morning and the thunderous sound of glasses smashing onto the floor jolts you awake. Furniture slides across the floor, the lights don’t come on and your iPhone is blaring. Fortunately, this article will prevent the above nightmare scenario… There are a few easy changes you can make to turn your apartment into a more earthquake-proof apartment, and thankfully these don’t require much …

In a society that is now climate-conscious, we all should be doing everything we can as a community to find ways to make our lives more sustainable. We are all used to being environmentally conscious when it comes to recycling – here in Japan we are famous across the entire world for our recycling techniques! However, there is always more to be done to help our planet. One of …

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 …