3 Rules for Living in a Japanese Apartment That You Should Know
There are a lot of rules that come with living in Japan. When it comes to apartments, things can get even more complicated. Signing a two year contract in a language you may or may not be able to fully... More
My Trip to Nagatoro in Chichibu, Saitama!
My friends and I went to Chichibu at the start of October. One of us found out about the Seibu Railway pass and decided to visit Chichibu since it was close and admittedly quite budget-friendly. That and the weather was... More
What are the best video streaming services to use in Japan? The good, the bad, the issues
A few months ago, I wrote an article about why you need a VPN in Japan. One of the biggest reasons is so you can use it to watch Netflix and videos from other countries. Admittedly though, using a VPN... More
Best 10 Things I Found at Daiso ¥100 Shop This Week
This week I went to Daiso to see what new things they had in stock. Daiso is one of Japan’s big ¥100 shop chains. Even if you’re lucky and have one right in your neighborhood, it’s still fun to stop... More
How to Buy a Car in Japan: Step by Step Guide
This step-by-step guide to buying a car is a follow up to the articles below on how to buy a car in Japan: Do you need a car? Do you want a car? Costs of car ownership in Japan What... More
When you move in Japan here’s the paperwork you’ll need to do
There are a lot of things you should take care of when moving. Once you’ve figured out the timing, booked your moving company, and cancelled/set up utilities, the next step would be to register your new address. Here are a... More
5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Car in Japan
Just recently I completed the process of buying a car in Japan for the first time. To be honest, it was quite an ordeal. From start (deciding to buy a car) to finish (getting the keys), the whole process took... More