After spending some time living in Tokyo, it’s natural to start thinking about the possibility of buying a place rather than continuing to rent. It’s a personal decision that many of us face—whethe...
Having a cat or a dog is a rewarding and fulfilling experience, whether in your home country or Japan. But some things are different so let us consider the challenges and expenses of keeping a pet ...
Let us be honest at the start: Foreigners encounter some challenges when trying to get a local credit card in Japan. The main reason is that credit card companies prefer customers with a stable inc...
If you’re a foreigner looking to work in Japan, you’ll be happy to know that the job market for international workers has been expanding rapidly in recent years. While finding a job in ...
Believe it or not but a bank account is among the most precious assets for foreigners in Japan. Here are the reasons: Salary and Employment: Most employers in Japan will only pay their empl...
First things first. And the first thing you will probably grab after your plane has touched down on Japanese soil is your smartphone. The device is the lifeline for almost everything – abroad and i...
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...
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...
2023 Update: A more recent 2023 article on payment apps can be found here Have you been living in Tokyo for some time now and getting tired of walking around with loads of cash in your wal...
Japan had solely been a cash society for many years. Business workers would walk around daily with wads of cash in their wallets, which was unimaginable to the Western mind. Thankfully in the last ...
Japanese Recycle Shops/Services and Recycle Concept Whether you are furniture shopping for your new apartment or trying to find places to donate/sell stuff, Japan has a variety of Second-Hand shops...
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...
If you’re new to Japan, it can be difficult to figure out how much money you need to live comfortably. Check out our infographic on the Cost of Living in Tokyo for an easy to understand break...
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