Many apartments in Japan have small balconies which most people use for drying laundry. There are different ways to utilize this space however and adding Japanese plants to create a balcony garden will liven up your apartment. You can utilize this space to make a veranda vegetable garden and grow as much fresh produce as your space allows. Though a balcony garden can be a bit of an investment …

You’ve probably experienced some kind of summer fatigue, known as natsubate if you’ve spent a summer in Japan. The biggest challenges in the Japanese summer are staying hydrated, avoiding mosquito bites, keeping the apartment cool, and staying protected from the strong Sun. Here are some ideas and products that can help you avoid natsubate and enjoy your summer in Japan. 1. Stay hydrated with barley tea Barley tea is …

Everyone living in an apartment in Japan knows what it is like wanting to bake some amazing pastries or make your own artisanal bread and lacking an oven to do so. Today we will introduce you to one of the most useful kitchen appliances you can have in your Japanese apartment for anything that needs to be baked: an air fryer. Keep reading and discover 5 reasons why you …

A tightly packed city is the image that comes to the mind of many people who are considering living in Japan. The Shibuya Crossing bustling all day and night – the karaoke bars and enormous shopping centers, and especially the tiny Japanese living spaces: minuscule apartments in huge high-rise buildings.  And yet – there is so much more to explore outside the big Japanese cities. Embrace the great Japanese …