As spring starts to raise its oh-so welcome head, it's time to abandon the confines of the indoors and embrace...[ Click to read more ]
While relocating to another country often turns out to be a wonderful, life-changing experience, there are always traumatic obstacles and...[ Click to read more ]
Living in Japan can be difficult, but the internet has many resources to make things a bit easier and an iPhone...[ Click to read more ]
As one of the three biggest Chinatowns in Japan, Kobe’s Nankinmachi Chinese New Year celebration is an experience you shouldn’t...[ Click to read more ]
It does not take long living in Japan to get the feeling you are in the presence of our new...[ Click to read more ]
Which is the best lord? Lord of the Flies? Lord of the Rings? Or Lord of the Dance? Silly question,...[ Click to read more ]
If you’ve spent some time in Japan, you’ve probably come across more than a few of those small, round, brightly...[ Click to read more ]
A Japanese rental contract will usually stipulate that the lessee is to enroll in an insurance policy. Despite being one...[ Click to read more ]
Japan has three main mobile communication networks, NTT Docomo, KDDI/au and Softbank, and the majority of newcomers to the country...[ Click to read more ]
If you crave the wintery beauty of ice and snow, you might be interested in the Sapporo Snow Festival, where...[ Click to read more ]