Local Area Guides
5 Places to Enjoy Autumn Leaves in Kyoto
Autumn in Kyoto is spectacular. Bright autumn leaves flutter around the city, and with the many temples to visit and oth
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Moving Tips
How to Get Rid of Stuff when Moving Out of an Apartment in Japan
If you’re moving in Japan and need some guidance on moving out, recycling in Japan, moving companies in Japan, and large
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Top 5 Spots for Hiking in Kyushu
Kyushu is the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands. It is known for its diverse landscapes and various volcanoes. T
Japanese Apartment Life
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
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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
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What Are Bathrooms Like in Japanese Apartments?
What Are Bathrooms Like in Japanese Apartments? While apartments in Japan have similar bathrooms to western countries, J
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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
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Cycling Routes in Japan
Over the last two years, as a result of half of the world being locked inside, people have reached out for exercise more
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Local Area Guide: Aichi Prefecture
The Aichi prefecture is located in the Chubu region of central Japan, bordering Mie, Gifu, Nagano, and Shizuoka prefectu
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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
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Local Area Guide: Sapporo
The city of Sapporo is known for many things; one of Japan’s most beloved beers, the Sapporo Snow Festival, beautiful mo
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What is the Average Rent in Gifu?
Gifu prefecture Gifu prefecture is located in the Chūbu region of the Honshu island, right in the center of Japan. It is
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Local Area Guide: Wakayama Prefecture
South of Osaka on the coast of the Kii Peninsula you’ll find one of Japan’s most mystical areas, Wakayama prefecture. Wi
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Top 4 Beautiful Places to go Camping in Kansai
Camping is a popular activity in Japan, it makes sense bearing in mind how crowded the cities can get. Camping is a grea
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Where to Skateboard in Japan?
Japan dominated the podiums in all skateboarding Olympics categories, emphasizing how popular skateboarding is becoming
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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
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Daiso DIY for Your Apartment: Make Your Own Wall Hanging
Embarking on a DIY home décor project might just be the perfect way to make the most of some downtime since the process
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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
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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
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Best 5 Plants for a balcony garden in Japanese Apartments
Many apartments in Japan have small balconies which most people use for drying laundry. There are different ways to util