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Mobile Payments in Japan
I have a confession to make: I haven't carried any cash at all with me in about two weeks! How - you may...
Homeschooling in Japan
Anyone who's visited Japan or seen enough Japanese culture can imagine education in Japan is taken pretty seriously. Kids can be seen in uniform...
7 Ways to beat the Summer Heat in Japan
Japanese Summers are notoriously hot and humid. It’s the same story every year: After the coldness of Winter, we all look forward to that...
Renewing a Working Visa in Japan
Today is one of those days... The day most expats in Japan dread almost as much as going to the Doctor or Dentist. At...
What to do in an Earthquake in Japan
First you feel a little, almost imperceptible, movement. Just as you start to dismiss it as a figment of your imagination, it very quickly...
The Decision-Making Powers of Janken
Picture this scene... You're at an Izakaya with your mates, all having a great time. It's towards the end of the evening when everyone...
Japan Implements the “My Number” System
My Number, Your Number, or the Government's Number? Is it a mandatory number? While many people wonder, if it will be used to encumber; there's...
Celebrating New Year’s – Japanese Style
As we are enjoying the last remaining days of 2015, reminiscing, and looking forward to 2016, many people are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to...
Drinking your Troubles Away – Bonenkai in Japan
Have you noticed more taxis than usually on the roads, and in front of restaurants? Yes? You might have also noticed there are many...
The Sound of Wa
The term "wa" (和) literally means peace or harmony, and is the fundamental building block of Japanese society. It implies a peaceful unity and...
