「Tokyo Survival Channel」の記事 
Traveling
Japan is the pinnacle of convenience and there’s no better symbol of this than the venerable Japanese vending machine. From the mundane to the magnificent, Japan offers something for nearly everyone with just a couple coins and the push of a button. If you’re looking for a truly Japanese experience, we’ve got 13 vending machines…
Traveling
By now I’m sure you’re well acquainted with the vast number of Area 51 memes that have flooded every corner of the internet. What started as a jesting call to arms by one guy rallying a bunch of neckbeards to storm area 51 has grown into a massive cultural phenomenon, albeit for a blip in…
Traveling
You’ve always wanted to visit Japan, but hemmed and hawed over booking your trip after hearing stories of how expensive it can be — well, whoa whoa whoa, pump the brakes on that line of thinking. Long gone are the bubble days of the ’90s where the yen reigned supreme. Japan is more accessible than…
Experience
Tattoos — still a controversial topic in Japan? It’s a country known around the world for unequaled hospitality, with the exception of the inked. And while Japan continues to increasingly open itself to international tourists and Western culture, it can still be difficult to navigate the world of being tattooed. There’s plenty of information already…
Eating & Drinking
Is Japan one of the most expensive countries to live in? While it occasionally appears on top 10 lists, your wallet could be doing a lot worse in other parts of the world — that still doesn’t mean Japan’s not expensive. One of the biggest complaints foreigners have when moving to Japan is the cost…
Living
Did you know that the biggest threat on Japanese golf courses is luck? Indeed, a unique tradition makes thousands of Japanese golfers pay for expensive hole-in-one celebration parties every year. Thankfully, proper insurances can hedge that risk!
Experience
If your career in Japan takes you beyond teaching English at an eikawa or public school, there is a lot of information to unpack about the job hunting process. Any rumors you have read on forums likely have at least a grain of truth to them, and we’re here to help you understand what to…
Living
A once in a generation event is happening in Japan and you can cash in on it if you know where to look. On May 1, 2019, the Heisei era gives way to Reiwa, and with it, countless merchants will celebrate by offering discounts afforded to only a select few. Keep reading to find out…
Living
When a job description offers “comprehensive benefits,” what does that actually mean? If you’re new to working in Japan or are thinking about changing your contract between part-time and full-time, be sure to keep reading to find out what you can expect when accepting a job offer. Legally required employee benefits in Japan How legally…
Living
You’d be hard pressed to find a single person who enjoys a visit from the NHK fee collector. If you’ve experienced this yourself or read horror stories on the internet, know that there are easy ways to avoid paying and even cancel your current contract! If you want to know how to duck and dodge NHK like a…