Life in Japan
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Japanese Sunscreen
From sunscreen to aftercare, here are the best products for summer in Japan
English-Speaking Dog Groomers in Tokyo
A guide to English-speaking dog grooming services in Tokyo
Japan Drugstore Guide: Fluoride Toothpaste, Mouthwash and Dental Floss
Effective oral care products for enamel repair and cavity prevention
Are Trains in Tokyo Safe for Women? A List of Women-Only Cars in Tokyo
How to ride public transport safely and report an incident
Guide to International Schools in Japan
How to choose the right school for your child
International Summer Schools in Japan for 2026
Key dates and fun options for your little ones
Emergency Evacuation Backpack List
Be prepared if disaster strikes
What To Do In An Earthquake In Japan?
Tsunami and earthquake preparedness, evacuation tips and access guides
English-Speaking Nail Salons in Tokyo
Where to get gel nails, detailed nail art and manicures in Tokyo with English-speaking service
“They Ripped Up My Resignation Letter”: 1 in 5 Japanese Workers in Their 20s Turn to Resignation Agencies
Young workers turn to resignation agencies for their mental health
Japan Now Allows Joint Custody After Divorce—Here’s What Actually Changed
A landmark revision to Japan's Civil Code took effect April 1, 2026, ending a sole-custody system that had been in place for over a century
English-Speaking Mental Health Services in Tokyo
A comprehensive guide to get the right help for you in Japan
Japan Drugstore Guide: Hair Loss and Scalp Treatments
Effective hair loss and scalp treatments recommended by drugstore staff
Shibuya to Introduce ¥2,000 Littering Fines and Mandatory Trash Bins for Restaurants
Shibuya City will introduce on-the-spot littering fines
How to Live in Japan
Visas, jobs and the real way people make it work
Dog Day Care in Tokyo: Wanchanland
A home-away-from-home for your pet, with an English-speaking team
Space-Saving Furniture in Japan: Optimizing Your Living Space
Eight products to make the most of your small Tokyo apartment
Is Hokkaido Warm in the Summer?
Here is what the locals say.
Japan Drugstore Guide: Allergy Medicine for Hayfever in Japan
The best hay fever and allergy medicine in Japan
English-Speaking Pet Hotels in Tokyo
A comprehensive guide to pet hotels and pet-sitting services
English-Speaking Eye Clinics In Tokyo
Practical options for checkups, treatment and follow-up care
How to Use a Sento or Onsen in Japan
A beginner's guide to Japanese bathhouses
Morning-After Pill Made Available in Drug Stores In Japan
A major shift for reproductive rights
Japan Drugstore Guide: Acne Care and Pimple Patches
Practical treatments for breakouts found at drugstores across Japan
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Thrifting in Shimokitazawa
Where to start your secondhand journey in Tokyo’s thrift city
Japan’s Gachapon and the Capsule Toy Craze
From nostalgic miniatures to working gadgets, these are the gachapon lighting up social media right now
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Lip Products in 2026
Our J-beauty and K-beauty picks from Japanese drugstores
Affordable Monthly Rentals in Japan for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads
A low-cost taste of nomadic living
Things Women Cannot Do in Japan
And why those rules exist and persist
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Yoyogi-Uehara
Where laid-back elegance meets quiet cool
English-Speaking Interior Design Services in Tokyo
Design your home with ease and style
Scrambling Through Shukatsu
Japan’s daunting system of job-hunting for new graduates
Ramadan in Tokyo 2026: Dates, Iftar Spots and Prayer Spaces
How Ramadan is observed across the city
Japan Drugstore Guide: Cold and Flu Medicine
Recommended cold and flu medicine in Japan