When you are searching for accommodation in Japan as a foreigner, please do not overlook the close connection between the selection of your new home and your individual mobility choice: In case you...

Have you been living in Tokyo for some time now and getting tired of walking around with loads of cash in your wallet? Soon to live in Tokyo and want to know what cashless options there are? Even t...

Whew, boy, Tokyo is in the grip of a punishing heatwave and it’s only June! The average high for this time of year is only 24°C (75°F), but the news is predicting temps close to 40°C (104°F) ...

The Tokyo area has had some big tremblers over the past couple of weeks, so it is a good time to review disaster preparedness. Whether you are new to the city and wondering what you need to do or a...

Have you recently relocated to Japan, or are you deciding on a big move and wondering whether this country will suit you? Well, we must say, we love this country with all its excitement and quirks,...

Are you struggling to find the time and energy to keep up a clean home and not be entirely consumed by it? There is so much going on in our lives these days that it’s hard to juggle it all. W...

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...

Living in a foreign country can be exciting with all the new adventures and cultural experiences. So you can continue living your new life adventure, it’s best to know where to go, in case yo...

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...