Shopping
Anime goods can be expensive, even in Japan, but if you know where to look, you can get a bargain shopping for anime goods in Akihabara. We’ll look at five shops in Tokyo’s electric town where you can score yourself some sweet anime loot – with a twist!
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…
Traveling
One of the first things I have learned while living in Tokyo was to get around public transportation. Japan has one of the most amazing but complex public transportation in the world but it takes a little bit of time to get used to. Coming from a little town in Canada here are my tips…