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How to Celebrate Christmas in Japan
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How to Celebrate Christmas in Japan

It’s Christmas! Every store is playing Christmas songs, every shopping center is decked out with Christmas-themed confec

Baking Without an Oven
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Baking Without an Oven

Most houses and apartments in Japan don’t come with ovens, unlike some other countries, so often people are left unsure

Futon vs. Western beds, which is best?
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Futon vs. Western beds, which is best?

If you’re reading this article, then it is likely you are moving to Japan. Perhaps you are wrestling with the idea of fu

2K apartments in Japan
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2K apartments in Japan

What is a 2K apartment? Apartments in Japan So, you’re moving to Japan and looking for apartments in Japan. Or you’re he

Interior Design for Autumn
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Interior Design for Autumn

Since we’ve all been spending a lot of time in our living spaces, it’s a good idea to make sure we’re getting the most o

Recycling in Japan: Do’s and Don’ts
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Recycling in Japan: Do’s and Don’ts

Separating trash in Japan will vary from how you separate the trash in your home country. It’s one of the more unexpecte

Tips for Avoiding Insects in Japan
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Tips for Avoiding Insects in Japan

Bugs! Cockroaches. Ants. Earwigs. Cicadas. Japan is abundant in nature, so with this comes plenty of insects. Though you

How to Clean Your Air Conditioner
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How to Clean Your Air Conditioner

How to Clean Your Air-Conditioning Unit The aircon is an essential part of surviving summer in Japan, however air condit

Vegetarian Guide to Living in Japan
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Vegetarian Guide to Living in Japan

Fish is prevalent in the Japanese diet. Dashi (stock usually made from bonito shavings) can be hard to escape when you a

Eco-Friendly Shopping in Japan
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Eco-Friendly Shopping in Japan

The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics worked hard towards a sustainable Japan, creating a more eco-friendly event. The game

4 Tips on How to Survive Summer in Japan
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4 Tips on How to Survive Summer in Japan

You’ve probably experienced some kind of summer fatigue, known as natsubate if you’ve spent a summer in Japan. The bigge