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Tokyo might be the best city in the world for vintage shopping. I know that’s a bold claim, but after fi...
Changing jobs in Japan as a foreigner is absolutely possible — but there are a few things that can trip you up...
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If you’ve ever stood in a Japanese pharmacy holding a prescription you don’t fully understand, try...
If there’s one thing I see trip up first-time visitors to Japan almost every single time, it’s ele...
If there’s one thing I always tell foreigners who’ve just landed in Japan and are sorting out thei...
Japan has one of the most incredible food cultures in the world, and the good news is you don’t need to ...
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Finding a pet-friendly apartment in Tokyo is one of the most frustrating housing challenges foreigners face — ...










