Cost for One to Rent An Apartment in Japan? Upfront Cost and Monthly Expenses
Many of you are coming to Japan to start your new life as a student/worker abroad. When you rent an apartment in Japan, you will need to pay an upfront…
What is the Japanese Word Toshi Onna and Toshi Otoko?
I don’t know if you’ve heard of the Japanese saying “Toshi otoko/Toshi onna(year man/year woman)”. Toshi otoko/Toshi onna refer to people who were born in the same year as the…
Visiting Hokkaido in winter: Recommended attractions in Sapporo and Otaru (1)
Where can I go in Japan in winter? Of course, Hokkaido to see the snow! If you’re tired of Niseko and don’t want to go to the mountains of Doto…
Hokkaido FAQ! Little details you didn’t know about Hokkaido
According to the results of the 2021 Domestic Prefectural Attractiveness Survey, Hokkaido has been in first place for 13 consecutive years. Of all the regions and attractions in Japan, Tokyo…
National Holidays in Japan 2022 And Travel Tips When Travel in Japan
Before or after you plan your travel to Japan, it’s worthwhile to check if there are any public holidays during your stay in Japan, not only because some museums, shops…
Japan Tops the List of Countries I Want to Visit After COVID-19! What Is the Biggest Attraction?
The Japan Policy Investment Bank and the Japan Transportation Agency conducted a survey of 6,139 residents of eight Asian countries and regions, four countries in Europe, the United States and…
2022 The Winter Fireworks Festival in the Lake Kawaguchi Area of Mount Fuji
The winter fireworks festival in the Lake Kawaguchi area of Mount Fuji will be held as usual this year. It’s a great time to meet friends and family to chat…
Cannot Say Arigato in Japan When You Want to Thank Someone?
Even if you have never studied Japanese, many people know that the Japanese word for thank you is arigato. When you come to Japan to travel or live in Japan…
the Japanese Word “Oomisoka”. What Do People Do with the End of the Year in Japan?
If you’ve been following the news from Japan, you should have seen the term “大晦日(Oomisoka)” a lot lately. What exactly does it mean? Is it a holiday? Is it also…
How to Connect Your iPhone to A TV to Show Your iPhone Screen on the Big Screen?
I’m sure some of you have installed video apps such as YouTube and Netflix and usually watch videos on your iPhone. However, don’t you feel that movies and other videos…
Don’t Want to Use Cash? Mobile Payment/E-Payment That You Can Use in Japan
If there is one thing that will change the most when you live in Japan from 2019 to 2021, it is the fact that you can go out without or…
Ten Things to Be Aware of in Japanese Life
Whether you are new to Japan this year or planning a trip to Japan in the future, knowing the “things not to do in Japan”, also known as taboos, will…
What are the problems when renting an apartment in Japan?
Although Japan has not yet opened its doors to international students and those who are planning to work in Japan, I believe that many people are already prepared to move…
Beautiful aliases of Japanese months
Japan is a country that loves “beauty”. For the ordinary red, yellow and blue, they have such names as “akane”, “yamabuki” and “ruri”, and for rain, they have such names…
【Tips】What are the representative colors of Tokyo Metro?
If you take the subway in Tokyo, you will definitely find a sign that reads： This is a photo taken at Ueno Station in Tokyo. The orange circle wrapped around…
FF14 Co-brand! A New Fried Chicken Kun: Light and Dark Crystal Flavor in Japanese Convenience Store Lawson
Final Fantasy XIV (FF14) will soon add Patch 6.0, Endwalker, the fourth major version update. The Japanese convenience store LAWSON has recently started a co-branding campaign with FF14. In addition…
Japanese Convenience Store Familymart’s Fami-chicken 40% Increment? All the Bento Snacks Increased in Quantity without Any Price Increase!
We previously wrote an article about Japanese convenience store Family mart’s fried chicken nuggets: Fami-chicken (if you haven’t seen it, check out this article.) Starting August 10, Family mart has…
Japanese Vacation System: The Substitute Holidays
If you have read the article “National Holidays in Japan” which we updated, you should have noticed that there are always one or two “Substitute Holiday” in the list of…
Facing Typhoon and Earthquake : 5 Recommended Disaster Prevention Apps in Japan
Japan is one of the countries with many natural disasters. We have been hit by typhoons, earthquakes and other natural disasters, and in 2021, a mudslide occurred in Shizuoka Prefecture.…
A Shrine For Breakups? Cutting Ties at an Engiri Jinja in Japan
There are times in life when past relationships weigh us down. For whatever reason, we just can’t seem to move forward and grow away from the people we need to.…
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Japan only! Starbucks Japan Launches 47 Prefectural Local Flavor Frappuccinos
It has been 25 years since the first Starbucks store opened in Ginza, Tokyo. This year, to celebrate its 25th anniversary in Japan, Starbucks Japan has launched a number of…
What kind of snacks do Japanese people usually like to eat?
When it comes to what kind of souvenirs to bring back to Japan, it is easy to think of things like White Lovers chocolate biscuits, Tokyo Banana Banana Cake, Strawberry…
The world’s second “Harry Potter Studio Tour” opening in Tokyo in 2023! Formerly known as Toyoshima-en Park
Next year will be the 20th anniversary of the release of the Harry Potter film series: Harry Potter: The Sorcerer’s Stone. Are you a Harry Potter fan? Have you ever…
Do you know the story of the origin of Showa Day?
April 29 is “Showa no Ni(Showa Day)”, a national holiday of Japan. If you know anything about the Japanese era name, you must know that “Showa” was the era name…
ahamo, povo, linemo: When do they start? What are the features? Read before Apply
The online-only plans of the three major companies (DOCOMO, KDDI/AU, and SOFTBANK), “ahamo,” “povo,” and “linemo,” will begin accepting applications sequentially from the middle of March. Compared to the previous…
What is the green leaf you often see in Japanese sushi and bento?
If you have paid attention to Japanese food, you may find a very interesting thing: in sushi and Japanese bento (such as ekiben, the station bento, that you can often…
Japanese Culture: What Should I Pay Attention to in Hatsumode?
Happy New Year! New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1 in Japan, and usually between the end of December and the beginning of January, the entire country takes a…
CDJapan Rental‘s New Subscription Plan: Welcome back to Japan!
Many of you who were unable to return to Japan due to the coronavirus pneumonia outbreak must have recently made the journey back to Japan. As various types of long-term…
Post Card: Demon Slayer(Kimetsu no Yaiba) the Movie: Mugen Train On Sale
Demon Slayer(Kimetsu no Yaiba) the Movie: Mugen Train was released on October 16 in Japan. The other day, I watched it and it was so touching that I wet two…
JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020 on Sale! Available on non-Japanese passport
The “JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020”, a rail pass originally planned to be on sale exclusively for the Tokyo Olympics from July to September 2020, was postponed at the…