Living alone in Japan can be exciting, but it also comes with a variety of challenges. There are many things you’ll …
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Moving in Japan is not simply about packing up your belongings and transporting them. There are several tasks to handle, including …
2025-10-17
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For those renting an apartment for the first time or those moving to Japan from overseas, procedures for renting an apartment …
2025-10-10
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With summer’s heat finally behind us and cooler temperatures settling in, autumn presents itself as the ideal season for curling up …
2025-09-29
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The entryway tends to get cluttered with shoes, umbrellas, and other small items. According to the Housing and Land Survey conducted …
2025-09-26
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Fall’s here, and those morning and evening temperatures are starting to drop. You know that feeling when you wake up way …
2025-09-22
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How to Clean Your Air-Conditioning Unit The aircon is an essential part of surviving summer in Japan, however air conditioner units can e…
2021-08-27
Embarking on a DIY home décor project might just be the perfect way to make the most of some downtime since the process of knot-tying can be…
2021-08-24
Fish is prevalent in the Japanese diet. Dashi (stock usually made from bonito shavings) can be hard to escape when you are looking for veget…
2021-08-20
The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics worked hard towards a sustainable Japan, creating a more eco-friendly event. The games have been powered …
2021-08-17
Many apartments in Japan have small balconies which most people use for drying laundry. There are different ways to utilize this space howev…
2021-08-11
The city, in the Okayama prefecture, is located on Japan’s Seto Inland Sea. It’s a scenic choice for anyone thinking about moving to Okayama…
2021-08-09
The Shizuoka Prefecture is located in the Chūbu region and is world-famous for Mt Fuji and green tea. If you’re considering moving to Shizuo…
2021-08-06
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…
2021-07-30
1. Yonaha Maehama Beach Yonaha Maehama Beach is a 7-kilometer stretch of turquoise waters and soft white sand, making it one of the best …
2021-07-27
Nowadays people must spend a lot more time at home, so DIY has become very popular. There are so many benefits of DIY – not only do creation…
2021-07-23
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