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Hana Otsuka

Hana is a freelance writer, finance analyst, and chef who pursues various hobbies. She aspires to be a philanthropist who helps out others in any way she can.

Articles

Detailed Guide To Buying A Japanese Rail Pass
How to Japan

Detailed Guide To Buying A Japanese Rail Pass

Buying and registering a used bicycle in Japan
How to Japan

Buying and registering a used bicycle in Japan

How to Recycle Old Clothes in Tokyo
How to Japan

How to Recycle Old Clothes in Tokyo

How to Save Money by Using Convenience Store Point Cards
How to Japan

How to Save Money by Using Convenience Store Point Cards

Japanese mobile phone plans explained!
How to Japan

Japanese mobile phone plans explained!

Dealing with noisy neighbors the Japanese way
Living in Japan

Dealing with noisy neighbors the Japanese way

What you need to know about getting married or divorced in Japan
How to Japan

What you need to know about getting married or divorced in Japan

How to obtain a Japanese driver’s license
How to Japan

How to obtain a Japanese driver’s license

How to Use Japanese Chopsticks Properly
How to Japan

How to Use Japanese Chopsticks Properly

Labor Thanksgiving Day
Living in Japan

Labor Thanksgiving Day

The Secret to Perfect Japanese Skin Care
Living in Japan

The Secret to Perfect Japanese Skin Care

How can the Japanese English teaching system be fixed?
Living in Japan

How can the Japanese English teaching system be fixed?

Celebrate Japanese art and traditions with Culture Day
Living in Japan

Celebrate Japanese art and traditions with Culture Day

Make the most of the centuries-old Autumnal Equinox Day
Living in Japan

Make the most of the centuries-old Autumnal Equinox Day

Respect for the Aged Day
How to Japan

Respect for the Aged Day

Get to know the newest holiday in Japan: Mountain Day
Living in Japan

Get to know the newest holiday in Japan: Mountain Day

Understanding your TEPCO electricity bill
How to Japan

Understanding your TEPCO electricity bill

The Captivating History of the Yamanote Line
Living in Japan

The Captivating History of the Yamanote Line

A Glimpse Into the Holiday That Fosters Healthy Minds and Bodies
Living in Japan

A Glimpse Into the Holiday That Fosters Healthy Minds and Bodies

Get away from the scorching summer heat with Marine Day
Living in Japan

Get away from the scorching summer heat with Marine Day

How To Do a Bank Transfer (Furikomi) In Japan
How to Japan

How To Do a Bank Transfer (Furikomi) In Japan

How to Get Utilities Hooked Up in Tokyo
How to Japan

How to Get Utilities Hooked Up in Tokyo

It’s a Yes Day for Japan’s Children’s Day
Living in Japan

It’s a Yes Day for Japan’s Children’s Day

Commune With Nature on Greenery Day
Living in Japan

Commune With Nature on Greenery Day

Japan’s Constitution Memorial Day: A Holiday Dedicated to Peace
Living in Japan

Japan’s Constitution Memorial Day: A Holiday Dedicated to Peace

Reminisce an Era with Shōwa Day
Living in Japan

Reminisce an Era with Shōwa Day

Welcome Spring with the Vernal Equinox Day
Living in Japan

Welcome Spring with the Vernal Equinox Day

Celebrate the Emperor of Japan’s Birthday With a Holiday
Living in Japan

Celebrate the Emperor of Japan’s Birthday With a Holiday

Dive Into Japan’s Rich Culture and History This Foundation Day
Living in Japan

Dive Into Japan’s Rich Culture and History This Foundation Day

Get to Know Japan’s Coming of Age Day
Living in Japan

Get to Know Japan’s Coming of Age Day

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