(part 2 of our 2 part series, What to Expect When You Are Expecting in Japan – CLICK HERE for part 1)   Congratulations on your baby!   Well done Momma (or Papa), you did it!  ...

(part 1 of our 2 part series, What to Expect When You Are Expecting in Japan – CLICK HERE for part 2) Have you just found out that you are expecting? Congratulations! This is an exciting time...

Above are photos from a unit in Pias Futakotamagawa   Now- more than ever- is a great time to move to open spaces.  Jobs requesting remote work and the uncertainty of schools reopening has may...

  Are you a fur ball lover and ready to find your perfect companion? Tokyo has a large number of pets ready to be adopted and find their forever families. Compared to the West, where pet shops...

Institut français du Japon (IFJ) is the official French government center of language and culture in Japan, attached to the French Embassy in Japan. The Institut français du Japon works to share th...

It may come to you as a surprise that your new apartment in Tokyo does not come furnished. Unless you rent a furnished apartment, Japanese rentals come empty, some even requiring you to buy lightin...

So you’re a working professional, and you’ve realized that Japan is a country that you’d like to live and work in. Or maybe you’re just out of college, you love Japan, and y...

Are you loving your Tokyo life, living in the big city? (We hope so!! But if getting a new apartment would improve your life- we can help with that! 🙂 ) The only downfall of living in the city, co...

How to throw away your trash in Tokyo Welcome to Japan- the land of systems, and organization. There is so much good that comes from living in an organized country! Clean trains, organized lines/qu...

Are you a fur mom or dad and thinking about bringing your fur baby to live with you in Tokyo? In other words– “Are you planning on living in Tokyo, and do you want to take your pet with...

Tokyo is the land of impeccable transportation. With millions of people, there isn’t enough road for everyone to drive. Not to worry, superbly clean and always on time, trains and buses can t...

Finding the right apartment for you and your family can be tricky, and finding the right area in Tokyo can add an extra layer of complexity. What constitutes a “perfect apartment” varies greatly by...

So you’ve found the perfect Tokyo apartment but there’s just one problem – it’s much smaller than you expected. Luckily, Japanese people are masters of making the most of small spaces and cre...

There are many things to consider when you move to Japan as an expat and, if you are moving with your family, settling down in a family-friendly neighborhood in Tokyo might be one of them. We’ve co...

When moving to Japan as a family, or starting a family in Japan, one of your biggest concerns will be your child’s education. We gathered responses from 50 expat families and compiled this li...