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Life in Japan

English Facebook Groups in Tokyo: Tips for Residents and Tourists - Metropolis Japan

English Facebook Groups in Tokyo: Tips for Residents and Tourists

English Facebook groups for finding free stuff, making friends, volunteering, and more

Mastering Train Etiquette in Japan: A Quiet Ride Through Culture - Metropolis Japan

Mastering Train Etiquette in Japan: A Quiet Ride Through Culture

Your realistic guide to navigating Japan’s trains like a local

Japan Drugstore Guide - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide

From painkillers to hayfever, here's what medicine to buy in Japan at local drugstores

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Heartburn Relief Medicine in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Heartburn Relief Medicine in Japan

Your go-to guide for effective heartburn remedies in Japan

English-Speaking Vets in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

English-Speaking Vets in Tokyo

A comprehensive guide for pet owners

The Colorful and Healthy Art of Japanese Pickle Recipes - Metropolis Japan

The Colorful and Healthy Art of Japanese Pickle Recipes

The history, recipes and health benefits of Japan’s pickles

Japan Drugstore Guide: The Best Cold Sore Creams in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: The Best Cold Sore Creams in Japan

A list of cold sore creams and treatments available in Japan

Navigating Cross-Cultural Divorce in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Navigating Cross-Cultural Divorce in Japan

Setagaya Yoga Law Firm: Providing family law expertise

What to Do in a Medical Emergency in Japan - Metropolis Japan

What to Do in a Medical Emergency in Japan

A guide to English-speaking hospitals and emergency care

The Healing Power of Doga - Metropolis Japan

The Healing Power of Doga

Find out about dog yoga and pet adoption in Tokyo

Shibuya Street Drinking Ban Starts Today - Metropolis Japan

Shibuya Street Drinking Ban Starts Today

Day one of Dry Shibuya

What is Forest Bathing in Japan? - Metropolis Japan

What is Forest Bathing in Japan?

Physical and mental wellbeing through forest therapy

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Clean a Japanese Bathroom - Metropolis Japan

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Clean a Japanese Bathroom

How to clean a Japanse bath, shower and more

English-Speaking Hospitals in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

English-Speaking Hospitals in Tokyo

A Comprehensive Guide to Hospitals for Residents and Travelers in 2024

Mastering Japanese Gym Etiquette - Metropolis Japan

Mastering Japanese Gym Etiquette

Your Ultimate Guide to Fitting In

How To Clean Tatami Mats - Metropolis Japan

How To Clean Tatami Mats

A comprehensive guide to keeping your tatami mats clean and fresh

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: August 2024 - Metropolis Japan

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: August 2024

Fill up your summer wardrobe and enjoy themed cafés.

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: July 2024 - Metropolis Japan

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: July 2024

From makeup and clothing to themed cafes for fans

How to Do Your Laundry in Japan - Metropolis Japan

How to Do Your Laundry in Japan

A guide on Japanese washing machines, detergents, air drying, and more

Keys Within Reach - Metropolis Japan

Keys Within Reach

Mr. LAND's expertise in securing financing for a home in Japan

Your Path to Homeownership in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Your Path to Homeownership in Japan

First steps and expert advice from Mr.Land

Discovering Mr.LAND - Metropolis Japan

Discovering Mr.LAND

Pioneering real estate and beyond

Japan Drugstore Guide: Korean Skincare - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Korean Skincare

Keeping your skin happy this autumn in Tokyo

English Explorers Summer Camp  - Metropolis Japan

English Explorers Summer Camp 

Educational experiences for kids in the Myoko wilderness

Life Hacks for Tokyo Students - Metropolis Japan

Life Hacks for Tokyo Students

Making the most of your student status in the city

Where can I get yen? - Metropolis Japan

Where can I get yen?

7 Bank ATMs make travel in Japan easy

7 Things To Know Before Starting Daycare in Japan - Metropolis Japan

7 Things To Know Before Starting Daycare in Japan

A guide to surviving daycare in Japan

How to Stay Cool This Summer in Japan - Metropolis Japan

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 - Metropolis Japan

Unwrapping the Reality of Recycling in Japan

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

Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine in Japan - Metropolis Japan

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’ - Metropolis 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 - Metropolis Japan

Plan Your Future With Argentum Wealth

Financial advice from an international team, for international people

Conquer the Supermarket Game - Metropolis Japan

Conquer the Supermarket Game

A comprehensive guide to shopping smarter in Tokyo

Unemployment in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Unemployment in Japan

Who's eligible for benefits and how to apply

Is Japan Safe for Women? - Metropolis Japan

Is Japan Safe for Women?

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

Health & Clinics in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Health & Clinics in Tokyo

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.