Planning to live in Tokyo? Choosing the right neighborhood and apartment can be exciting yet challenging, as you balance rent costs, convenience, and your personal preferences.

Looking for jobs in Japan? Start your job hunting process and find other career opportunities in different positions and industries by checking out these top job sites in Japan!

What to say and how to do it right when you resign from your company — without burning any bridges.

In the competitive world of Japanese job interviews, making a strong first impression is crucial. Your self-introduction, or 自己紹介 (jikoshoukai), sets the tone for the entire interview and gives the interviewer a glimpse into your personality, skills, and motivations. Understanding the nuances of Japanese etiquette and tailoring your introduction accordingly can significantly enhance your chances […]

Discover the top things to do in Tokyo during summer! From festivals to beaches, explore the best sights and experiences in Japan’s capital.

How do you read Japanese food and nutrition labels? Imagine you’re shopping in Japan and suddenly you’re bombarded with food labeling words and information you can’t read. You take out your phone to translate the images, and sometimes it’s right and other times it’s…hardly comprehensible.  It might be scary to navigate the food aisles of […]

Primary colors in Japanese seem easy and straightforward, but you’d be surprised by how much culture and history go behind them.

Spring in Japan explodes with the delicate beauty of sakura, or cherry blossoms. This breathtaking spectacle draws locals and tourists to celebrate hanami, the centuries-old tradition of appreciating these ephemeral blooms. Check out this blog for Japan’s Sakura forecast and recommended places to have a hanami around Tokyo! Sakura Forecast 2025 While dates vary slightly […]

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. 

Both cities are extremely popular outside of Japan and although they both use the same exact letters, these cities couldn’t be more different. Kyoto was the capital of Japan before that position was moved to Edo or present-day Tokyo. This is why their names are so similar since in Kanji, the 京 (Kyō) in 京都 […]