Social & Culture

Experience Tokyo through food, drinks, and must-visit spots

Trendy suburb towns south of Shibuya / Living on the Denentoshi Line

Above are photos from a unit in Pias Futakotamagawa Now- more t...
Hidden Gems of Tokyo / Sendagaya

From the backdoors of Harajuku that stretch to Shinjuku, is a town not...
Bringing your pet to Tokyo – Important things to consider!

Are you a fur mom or dad and thinking about bringing your fur baby to ...

Sekku Part 3: Star Festival / Tanabata and Eel eating day!

…The rainy season continues as we enter...
02 July, 2021
TSUYU (rainy season) and Beyond

(header photo by Patrick Vierthaler) June and...
16 June, 2021
Sekku Part 2: Golden Week and Boy’s Day

Sekku Part 2: Golden Week and Boy’s Day (retr...
01 May, 2021
Notes on Hanami

Hanami is great In Tokyo, cherry bloss...
26 March, 2021
Japan and Seasonal Foods

Food and the Seasons With the passage of Hina...
15 March, 2021
Sekku Part 1: Hinamatsuri

The Four Seasons in Tokyo Spring is on...
01 March, 2021
Autumn Foliage in Japan – Spots in the City and Perfect Day Trips

Can you smell the Autumn breeze? We’ve made i...
23 October, 2020
What is this stuff? A look into your local Japanese supermarkets

Japanese market stuffs?! It’s no secret...
09 October, 2020

Banking for Expats

For all new expats, we recommend using Sony Bank: VERY easy setup and many features!

Housing

Learn the best buying and rental tips to get your dream home

Traveling while working? Japanese hotels offering cheap short-term stays!

Have you been working from home and need a change of scenery? Are you feeling claustrophobic in your small apa...
4 Common Misconceptions About Renting A Tokyo Apartment

Finding an apartment in any foreign country can be overwhelming, with many things being unknown. We help expat...