The Newly Opened MARKET LAGOICE

Proving zero-waste groceries can be affordable

How to Stay Cool This Summer in Japan

Summers in Japan are not for the faint of heart

Unwrapping the Reality of Recycling in Japan

How Japan’s relationship with recycling turned from “mottainai” to “shouganai”

Having a Baby in Japan as a Foreigner

Five women share their pregnancy stories 

Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine in Japan

Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine in Japan

Kirsten O’Connor: ‘Empowering is Our Core Mission’

Up next in our Based in Japan series, FEW Japan's president discusses career strategies and female entrepreneurship

Plan Your Future With Argentum Wealth

Financial advice from an international team, for international people

Conquer the Supermarket Game

A comprehensive guide to shopping smarter in Tokyo

Unemployment in Japan

Who's eligible for benefits and how to apply

Is Japan Safe for Women?

Questioning the “Japan is safe” narrative on International Women’s Day

Bilingual Vet Opens in Higashi Azabu

Bilingual vet PetLife open in Higashi-Azabu

Health & Clinics

From cosmetic treatments to dental services to laser eye surgery, these clinics specially cater to foreign residents in Tokyo. Finding the right clinic can be a real challenge for foreign residents, especially for those without high Japanese skills.