Tips– category –

Applying to the JET Programme? Some words of advice from a former JET participant

Class is always in session: Lessons from living in Japan

Moving to Tokyo? Why a share house might be the right move

How I found the perfect balance of living in and experiencing Japan

My experience becoming a freelancer in Japan

Beating the Japanese summer heat with shiso juice and other time-tested tips

Embracing serendipity: Traveling Japan the ikiatari battari way

How to work legally in Japan on a student visa

Clothes shopping in Japan: How I navigate body positivity amidst sizing struggles

Achieving permanent residency in Japan: My journey and tips for success

Furnishing my Tokyo home: A practical guide to affordable and stylish living

Japan’s left-side rule (hidarigawa tsuko): From samurai swords to smooth traffic flow

House hunting in Japan: What I learned (and what you should know)

Meishi Manners: A Guide to Japanese Business Card Etiquette

Dining in Japan: Two chopstick taboos you must avoid

Emergency preparedness: This rice could save your life

Making green tea? Don’t use boiling water!

Need help with ticket machines at stations? A hidden train staff could be one button press away! 

Japanese hair salon tips: Remember the three P’s for a smooth visit

TELL (Tokyo English Lifeline): A lifeline for mental health in Japan

Can I eat while walking in Japan?

Upscale Hotel restaurants: The ‘secret’ to high-quality, crowd-free dining

My karaoke tips in Japan: It’s all about group fun!

Ordering at ramen restaurants in Japan 101