Tips to get along with your Japanese In-Laws
Getting along with your in-laws can be a delicate issue, especially if there is a difference in culture. Here are...
Tips for Learning Japanese as a Beginner
When people hear that somebody is learning Japanese they often get surprised. Most of them don’t understand why to choose...
What is it (really) like to buy a Japanese Abandoned Akiya Home
Read our first post about Akiya here: Japan Is Giving Away 8 Millions Abandoned Homes For Free The Dream...
JR TOKYO Wide Pass: Exploring the Kanto Region on a Budget
Public transportation in Japan is undeniably convenient, with all kinds of trains stretching far and wide, taking passengers from city...
Dating in Japan as a Foreigner
Dating is never easy but at least the movies have given us a kind of rule book for how things...
10 survival tips for the Japanese Summer
Japan’s weather, in most areas, is extra seasonal, Winters are freaking cold and Summers are freaking hot. Not just hot...
10 tips to survive the Japanese Rainy Season
The time when it occurs differs from region to region but in general from late May to mid July, you...
What Can You Expect at a Japanese Funeral? – Japanese Funeral Etiquette
There may come a time when you need to attend a funeral in Japan. Funeral etiquette is specific and preparing...
Japanese New Year’s traditions – 9 things you should know
New Year is an important celebration in Japan and often regarded as the biggest holiday of the year. I asked...
7 Tips for surviving Japan without Japanese
Unlike many other Asian countries, English in Japan is not as easy to come by as you might expect. From...
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