8 best things about living in Tokyo
It’s been well over a year since we’ve moved to Tokyo. Even though it’s a substantial amount of time compared to just visiting, I feel it went by extremely quickly.
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life in tokyo
What does a child need for preschool in Japan
If you are planning to send your child to a Japanese daycare (hoikuen) or kindergarten (yochien), you may be interested in what an average child may need. Wonder no more,
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How to use the Metro and trains in Tokyo
If you ever come to Tokyo you will probably use trains and subway (Metro) on a regular basis as they are the main means of transportation here. You could also
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What is different about working in Japan
I have been working in Japan for over a year now. Although I am on a scholarship for foreigners, I am the only foreigner in my office. Also, my work
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What it is like to not speak the language of the country you move to
Let me start with two questions: Do you remember when you were a child and you saw someone doing something super cool, something you have never seen done before, something
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The myth of over-packaging in Japan
When I have visited Tokyo for the first time, it was only for a single day. One of the things that really surprised me was the total absence of rubbish
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Unexpected things you may need after moving to Tokyo, Japan
Before moving to Japan, I considered myself knowing at least the basics about this country. I have spent a few years reading everything I could find that had “Japan” in
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How to rent an apartment in Tokyo
We have moved to Japan in late November 2017 and after 3 weeks were finally able to find a permanent place to stay. Renting an apartment in Tokyo is a
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