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Finding a gym in Japan and having a consistent workout routine is one of the quickest ways to feel at home in a new city. Are you living in Tokyo long-term and looking for a place to exercise? Here’s a quick guide that outlines some popular gyms, how to sign up and cancel, as well as some helpful phrases in Japanese to use along the way. 

Daycare options in Japan are more than just nursery and kindergarten, and the number of options and how to apply can be overwhelming. Here’s our full overview guide to what’s what and how to get in.

Tokyo counts different shared e-bikes choices for you. This article explores all you need to know about the three main bike-sharing providers in the capital—Docomo Bike Share, Hello Cycling, and Luup.

Kansai-ben is one of the most popular dialects in Japan. It is the dialect spoken in and around the Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe regions. Imagine you go to Japan after a grueling four years of learning the Japanese language. Those late-nights practicing Kanji, the distressing attempts at memorizing Keigo, and the agonizing months and months of mastering one of the most difficult languages. And at last, the efforts have come to fruition; you made it to Japan. But only to realize, you don’t understand much of the Japanese the people here speak! This is when most non-Japanese people encounter ‘dialects’. So how important is it to know about the Kansai dialect? 

If you lose your residence card or teikiken (commuter pass) in Japan, they’re not so hard to replace and hopefully, you’ve learned some ways to make it easier for yourself.

This blog will provide some guidance on what to do if you need when you lose your residence card and how to navigate interactions with the police if necessary while in Japan.

Going to the dentist may be a stressful experience, especially in a foreign country. You may have concerns about the language barrier, finding the right dentist and getting the most affordable treatment. In this guide, we will cover all the information you will need to know about going to the dentist in Japan, as well […]

We are now officially in October, and spooky festivities start to prepare for Halloween. Are you in the mood for some horrifying stories told through generations? Or are you looking to learn some Halloween-related Japanese words? Some Japanese ghost stories, also known as kaidan are based on true stories. So dim the lights, get comfortable […]

In this article, we share the top 10 Japanese language exchange events held in Tokyo. At the bottom of the page, we have a bonus section for those living outside of Tokyo and in the Kansai region.

Check out the best tech meetups in Tokyo. Going to tech meetups in Tokyo is a great way to broaden your network, break into Japan's tech industry and possibly make new career opportunities.

Take a day trip and spend your silver week with all the fun things to do around Japan.

Guide to finding the best autumn leaves spot in Japan and how to plan your momiji hunting.