Insider guides, cultural deep dives, and travel tips from Kyoto
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lifestyleThere is a growing number of foreigners buying houses in Japan. The country's population is in decline as the migrant workforce expands. This means that as more people move to Japan the demand for Japa...
cultureWhen I first moved to Japan as an adult, I struggled to make meaningful friendships. I would invite people out, only to have them cancel later and realizing they had no intention of meeting up. In fact...
lifestyleMaybe you're making the leap to move to Japan or simply planning an unforgettable Japanese holiday. Here are some crucial points for you to know to better understand about Japan's cost of living. 1...
cultureI first discovered manga (Japanese comics) while living in Japan as a teenager. At the time, I was still learning Japanese and had plenty of free time, so I picked up a Dragon Ball volume out of curios...
cultureIn recent years, Japan has seen an influx of foreign nuisance YouTubers and social media influencers. Rather than respectfully engage with the culture, these people choose to cause disturbances and eng...
lifestyleWhen moving to Japan, the Residence Card, also known as the Zairyū Card (在留カード, zairyuu kaado), is the first crucial official document you will need to acquire. The Residence Card represents a foreign ...
lifestyleReal Japanese wages have changed very little over the last 30 years. Despite this, real wages in developed countries have continued to increase since the early 1990s. Even though Japan the third-larges...
cultureJapan is not living in the future. Japan has long been recognized for its technological innovations and its unique blend of tradition and modernism. And although Japanese technology is often seen as en...
lifestyleThinking about moving to Japan? You're not alone. Each year, thousands of people consider relocating to this fascinating country. Drawn by its unique culture, advanced technology, and high quality of l...
culture1. Japan: A Rapidly Aging Society Due to the rapid progression of Japan's aging population, the country stands to be the world's first "hyper-aged" population, or super aged society. In 2022, the deat...
lifestyleLiving in Japan is a vastly different experience from visiting Japan as a tourist. Many people who visit Japan claim to fall in love with Japanese culture. They fall in love with the Japanese temples, ...
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