Living and working in Japan long-term? While you’ve probably gotten past the initial culture shock, daily life still holds a few nice, and not-so-nice, surprises!
In this article, we’ll share the top 10 most surprising things that expats discover about Japan. 🗾
See if you can relate to some of the surprises in our list that keep expat life here so memorable!
READ MORE
Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way to get in the spooky mood than with a J-horror marathon? Whether you’re brushing up on Japanese and looking for listening practice, or just love a good scare, these classic films will have you hiding behind the couch. Ready to scream?🎃
⚠️Viewer discretion is advised!
READ MORE
Welcome to Part 7 of our <Study Abroad in Japan> series!
As a student studying abroad, you might be buying a lot of your meals from convenience stores (konbini), like 7-Eleven. Doing this is easy because the food is already made, and at most, all you have to do is add hot water or microwave it.
However, now that you’re making money from your part time job, if you’re tired of eating konbini food everyday, or you miss some of the food from home and you’re looking to cook, your first step might be to find a grocery store to buy your ingredients.
Here, you can hopefully find a grocery store near you that best suits your needs, from on-a-budget to international ingredients.
Welcome to Part 6 of our <Study Abroad in Japan> series!
You’re a student, why would you want to work? As a student studying abroad, you might be looking for a little extra money to spend, or if you need the money to pay bills or rent.
Whatever your reasons are for looking for a part-time job (arubaito or baito for short), read to learn more about what you need to find part-time jobs in Japan and how to find one from start to finish.
Are you getting ready to move to Japan for the JET Programme? Or are you new to JET and want to know about living in Japan?
Hello! My name is SJ. I’ve been a JET-ALT in Minoh, Osaka since 2022.
For anyone unfamiliar with the JET Programme, I’ll briefly explain it. After that, I’ll share tips about moving to Japan!
READ MORE
Now, the real Japanese living experience begins! When you first move into a house in Japan, you’ll find a completely empty room. There’s so much to prepare, not just furniture but also home electronics and household items.
In my home country, rented rooms usually come with furniture, which was quite shocking. I never imagined there wouldn’t even be lighting, so for the first five days after moving in, I lived using only a flashlight.
Today, I’ll introduce multiple ways you can furnish your dream room, including rental shops, furniture retail shops, e-commerce websites, 100-yen shops, and second-hand shops!
Now that you are in Japan and ready to start your journey, it’s time to get down to business and set up your living arrangements! Setting up utilities in your own country can be pretty complicated, but doing so in a new country is even more challenging. In Part 4, we’ll walk you through the essential steps to get your electricity, water, gas, and home internet up and running so you can settle into your new home smoothly and comfortably. Let’s dive in and make your transition to apartment living in Japan as seamless as possible!
READ MORE
To become an official resident in Japan, you’ll have to prepare documents for the notorious ward office procedures, making a phone number, and opening a bank account. Are you aware of the optimized order for completing these tasks?
Are you ready to take off?
Welcome to our series on studying abroad in Japan!
Today, I’ll cover everything you need for a smooth arrival: what to prepare before boarding the plane, the forms you need to fill out during the flight, and what to do when you arrive at the airport in Japan. Let’s get started!
If you’re ready to start your study abroad journey in Japan, particularly more than 3 months, pay attention!