Life in Japan

: Coffee vs Tea, Why So Popular in Japan?

2018/04/18 Culture

Did Somebody Say Coffee? As an outsider I was definitely a little frazzled( if not a little surprised) to see that Japan is one of the largest consumers of coffee in the world! No, seriously! Coming from a foreign country ...

: Where to Find Wifi Spots in Japan

2018/04/12 How-To

So, you found yourself leaving the house and catching a bus or train to some exciting place. But wait, there's no wifi!? Noo!!! That’s what I would normally say if Japan didn’t already have a variety of ways to stay ...

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: How to: Opening A Japanese bank Account and What to Expect

2018/04/10 How-To

If you are a foreigner in Japan (like myself) you have probably had the struggle of opening a Japanese bank account up and running! When you are not native to Japan, everything seems to be harder for you. More paperwork, ...

: Job Hunting in Japan & Where to Look

2018/04/05 How-To

First, off the bat, you need to decide what kind of job you are looking for. English teaching, non-English teaching? Those kinds of questions. To be warned though, unless your Japanese level is N2 or above, most companies won’t be ...

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: Crazy bar Kagaya Frog Bar

2018/04/03 Random

Frog is Stranger Than Fiction! If that slogan rings any bell for anyone- well sprinkle my donuts; i’m impressed. No you read that right-- Frog Bar! This completely ‘insane’ bar found in Minato, is just about the creepiest and most ...

: How to: Using Japanese Toilets

2018/03/30 How-To

Keep in mind that in Japan, there are two kinds of toilets: Traditional Squat toilet as seen above, and a Western-style toilet + bidet. Everyday, a foreigner in Japan is victimized by squat toilet only bathroom… Only you can prevent ...

: How to Obtain A Spouse Visa in Japan

2018/03/28 How-To

Are You Ready For the Plunge? So, you’ve made it to Japan, already met-- or just met the love of your life and decided: “I want to stay here in this culturally rich, beautiful land!” Remember, you can only apply ...

: Top 100 Japanese words you need to know for work

2017/09/17 Studying Japanese

Since I started working in Japan, I have kept a note with all the words that were new to me. From my list, I have selected 100 words that I think are useful to know when you are working in ...

: How to withdraw money at a Japanese ATM 【7-Eleven】

2017/08/17 How-To

When you come to Japan and are in need of cash, there are not so many places where you can withdraw money with your foreign bank card. When I first came to Japan, I had the same problem and didn`t ...

: Japan is selling unique neckties designs with your favorite anime characters!

2017/07/26 Random

Recently the Perfect Suit Factory started a collaboration with anime companies to sell neckties with anime characters on it. Currently they are selling neckties with characters from the following animes: ○ Astro Boy ○ Black Jack ○ Dragon Ball Super ...

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