Living in Japan (Page 4)
That’s plenty for life in Japan’s capital, claims twenty-something woman, but you might not want to live like her.
Overseas otaku says he learned some things while traveling in Japan, but many say they shouldn’t have been surprises.
Tired of the crowds of Japan’s biggest city and looking to relocate? Aichi wants you to make the prefecture your new home.
Fantasizing about relocating to Japan’s ancient capital? Here’s what it’ll cost you per month, and no, a minimum-wage job isn’t going to cut it.
Japan’s capital is seeing an increasing number of boarding house options, but is it the right choice for you?
And even if the owner won’t budge on the rent, you can still negotiate for some concessions that could save you a ton of cash.
Town ranks in last place for second survey in a row, but there actually are some things to love about the place.
New rules aims to close loophole that lets language school students spend as much of the year working full-time as attending class.
Gran Toda’s “Fat Purchasing Campaign” is certainly one of the best incentives to finally get into shape.
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