Local Area Guides
Living in Okayama: Kurashiki Area Guide
The city, in the Okayama prefecture, is located on Japan’s Seto Inland Sea. It’s a scenic choice for anyone thinking abo
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Local Area Guides
Guide to Shizuoka Prefecture in Summer
The Shizuoka Prefecture is located in the Chūbu region and is world-famous for Mt Fuji and green tea. If you’re consider
Japanese Apartment Life
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
Local Area Guides
7 of the Best Beaches in Japan
1. Yonaha Maehama Beach Yonaha Maehama Beach is a 7-kilometer stretch of turquoise waters and soft white sand, making it
Interior Design
Daiso DIY Idea for Your Apartment – How to Make Your Own Terrarium
Nowadays people must spend a lot more time at home, so DIY has become very popular. There are so many benefits of DIY –
Local Area Guides
5 Tips for What to Do on a Rainy Day in Osaka
Food-related activities to do in Osaka when it’s raining. We will start with the obvious things to do in Osaka in the ra
Local Area Guides
Top 10 Botanical Gardens in Japan
The changes of seasons are so symbolic in Japan, there’s always some kind of flower in bloom no matter what season. Japa
Japanese Apartment Life
5 Reasons Why You Should Get an Air Fryer in Japan
Everyone living in an apartment in Japan knows what it is like wanting to bake some amazing pastries or make your own ar
Japanese Apartment Life
6 Unexpected Benefits of Living in Japan Countryside
A tightly packed city is the image that comes to the mind of many people who are considering living in Japan. The Shibuy
Japanese Apartment Life
4 Easy Changes to Have an Eco-Friendly Kitchen
In Japan you will often hear people say mottainai, meaning ‘what a waste’. Many of us are trying to do what we can to wo
Local Area Guides
Top 7 Spots for Hiking in Shizuoka
Looking to find the best places to practice hiking in Shizuoka? Here are the top 7 courses we recommend! Hiking in Shi
Japanese Apartment Life
Top 5 WFH (Work from Home) Tips
Like so many people worldwide, you might now be a subscriber to the WFH (Work from Home) philosophy. It is crucial to be
Moving Tips
4 tips to furnish your apartment in Japan on a budget
If you are moving into an apartment in Japan, there is a big chance it might be unfurnished. Buying furniture from eithe
Local Area Guides
Living in Ibaraki
Wondering what living in Ibaraki is like? Here is a guide to living in the northern Kanto prefecture! Living in Ibaraki
Japanese Apartment Life
University Student Life in Japan
Wondering how university student life in Japan is? For those interested in studying abroad in Japan, here is a guide to
Moving Tips
7 Moving Tips for International Moving
It does not matter if it is a country next to yours or you are thinking of moving to Japan, making a big international m
Interior Design
Top 10 Interior Design Hacks
Looking to spruce up your home but short on time and/or money? Here are 10 quick and easy interior design hacks that can
Local Area Guides
Top 3 Places to Live in Nara Prefecture
Thinking about living in Nara? There are a ton of fun things in Nara! Here is a guide to help you decide if this cultura
Local Area Guides
Top 5 Places to Live in Aichi
Are you thinking about moving to Aichi? Here’s a guide to the top places to live in Aichi, with the cities, entertainmen
Interior Design
Top Organizing Mistakes to Avoid
While organizing your home is an everyday chore, it can be harder than it seems. Here’s some advice on how to avoid orga