Articles

Is Japan an Affordable Place to Live?
Living in Japan

Is Japan an Affordable Place to Live?

Are you struggling to make ends meet? Are rent prices driving you crazy? Why not consider the move to Japan? In this article, we’ll be busting the myth that Japan is a super expensive country to live in. See for yourself, with the full breakdown of the prices of rent, groceries, medical bills, and more!

Finding Yourself in a Japanese Household: Family Dynamics and Expectations in Modern Japan
Living in Japan

Finding Yourself in a Japanese Household: Family Dynamics and Expectations in Modern Japan

Family life in modern Japan, where traditional roles and structures intersect with Western influences, leading to shifts in gender norms, marriage trends, and a redefinition of the Japanese household, has changed over the past decades.

Japanese Onomatopoeia: Why Are They So Special in Japanese?
Living in Japan

Japanese Onomatopoeia: Why Are They So Special in Japanese?

Onomatopoeias play a unique role in the Japanese language and culture, emphasizing its sensory and emotional expressiveness.

A Throne Fit for a King: A Guide to Japanese Toilets
How to Japan

A Throne Fit for a King: A Guide to Japanese Toilets

What unites people all over the world? Music? Food? No, don’t be silly! It’s going to the toilet! It’s not pretty, but we all need to do it. Read this article to learn all you need to know about Japanese toilets. Don’t flush away this opportunity to find out more!

The Delicious Art of Grilled Oysters
How to Japan

The Delicious Art of Grilled Oysters

Think you know all about Japanese food? Can you tell your sushi from your ramen? Here, we’ll be delving into a world not often touched by foreigners, the realm of 牡蠣焼き Grilled Oysters.