Life in Japan

Cost of Living in Tokyo – 2024 Guide

As a foreigner, if you are moving to Tokyo, one of your first queries would probably be about the cost of living in Toyo, including the rent, and whether living in Tokyo is affordable. From concrete jungles to beautiful nature, Japan has a lot to treat the eyes. However, business-wise and job prospectuses-wise, it’s impossible to ignore Tokyo. After all,

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Cost of Living in Japan – 2024 Guide

So, you are ready to plunge into your dream life in Japan! Japan is a great place to start a new life, with excellent career opportunities, boundless sightseeing, and plenty of safe and friendly neighborhoods. However, Japan is also infamous for the high cost of living, so it is essential to keep a few basic things in mind when deciding

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Living in Osaka Vs. Tokyo

Osaka vs. Tokyo? This is a very common question debated not just by foreigners but also by Kansai and Kanto people. Here are some facts and statistics about these two of the biggest cities in Japan. As a foreigner, living in Osaka is an entirely different experience than living in the capital city of Tokyo. In fact, the difference can

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Living in Kyoto: A Detailed Guide to Life in Kyoto

The old capital city of Kyoto is famous as a center of history and traditional Japanese culture. It draws many tourists from all over the world, who marvel at the ancient temples, experience the tranquil gardens, and explore the scenic districts. Kyoto Prefecture is more refined and undoubtedly slower-paced than Tokyo or even Osaka. Therefore, its unique lifestyle makes Kyoto

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Garbage Sorting and Disposal in Japan

When you first move to Japan, many things may be a new experience, both the good and not-so-good things, leaving you scratching your head. And garbage disposal in Japan, with its stringent garbage sorting rules, is one of those things. The garbage disposal system may initially be confusing for foreigners new to Japan. How can something so mundane and simple in

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Living in Chiba Prefecture

Living in Chiba can not only cut down your cost of living but also offer you many other benefits of living out of a very crowded space, even if your workplace is in Tokyo. Let’s see how life is in Chiba and the best places to live and see in Chiba prefecture. Chiba Prefecture (千葉県) is located east of Tokyo

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A Guide to Living in Kanagawa Prefecture

Kanagawa Prefecture (神奈川県) is a popular place for Japanese residents to live if they want to be close to Tokyo. Let’s see how life is in Kanagawa and the best places to live and see in this Prefecture. During the Kamakura period, Kanagawa was Japan’s economic and political center. Currently, with an estimated population of 9.2 million in January 2023,

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A Guide to Living in Saitama Prefecture

Saitama Prefecture (埼玉県) is a popular area for many people working in the Tokyo Metropolis because of its proximity to Tokyo and its advantages over living in Tokyo. Let’s see how life is in Saitama and the best places to live and see in this prefecture Saitama Prefecture is a landlocked region in the Kanto region on the island of

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Lost & Found in Japan: How to Find Lost Items

In Japan, “Lost & Found” can be termed as “Lost IS Found.” The reason is that if you lose something in Japan, there is very little probability that you will not find it. However, as a foreigner, knowing what you should do if you lose anything in Japan is important. The dreadful moment when you realize you’re no longer carrying

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