Get good food, save money, and save the Planet
Are you on a budget? Struggling to make ends meet? Do you want tasty food without compromising on quality? Here are some ways to get what you want and contribute…
New Year, New Entry Rules?: What Traveling in and out of Japan looks like in 2023
The past few years have been marked with some very strict travel restrictions imposed on those coming into Japan and making it difficult for those already here to leave and…
Two New Domestic Travel Discount Programs and How to Take Advantage of Them
Japan may have opened up for international travel as of October 11th, 2022, but at the same time, the Japanese government has also been concerned with boosting domestic travel. In…
Settling into Japan on a Budget
Moving to Japan can be a strain on anyone’s finances. Saving money early on can be an invaluable step toward a successful experience in the long run. So here are…
Halal Food in Japan 101
Japan is starting to welcome many students this year. Many might want to try the local Japanese delicacies, such as Meiji chocolate. Although Japanese farmers do not plant cacao, Japan…
How much Japanese do I need in daily life in Japan? (Guide for Newcomers)
Some students studied Japanese for several years before coming to Japan, some have only studied it for a few months, and some have not studied Japanese at all. This article…
Getting Married and Having Kids in Japan: MEXT Scholars Speak!
Marriage and childbirth can be exciting but also stressful times. And the sense of anxiety is particularly palpable when they happen in a foreign country, amid an unfamiliar language and…
Going in Cashless in Japan: a Starter’s Guide to Several Options
Despite a large number of banks and other financial services providers pushing people to use electronic payments, Japan remains very much a cash-centered society. As of the second quarter of…
