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Let’s NagaGO to Nagano! Japan’s Tourist-Friendly Hidden Gem
Have you ever heard of Nagano Prefecture? Not too far from Tokyo, it’s a classic destination for Japanese travelers. Yet despite being a Japanese classic, most international tourists haven’t even heard of it. I’ve been to Nagano several ... -
On the Road Again- Converting Your Driver’s License to a Japanese One
So here you are, living in Japan (or preparing to), and you wanna put the pedal to the metal and get out there on the great big road! Well, before we fahr'n auf der Autobahn, let’s talk about how to convert your home country’s license to... -
Hit the Road Jack- Driving in Japan Without a Japanese License
Have you ever thought about driving in Japan? Whether you’re living or traveling in Japan, there are plenty of reasons to want to drive here! Today we'll talk about the two ways to drive in Japan temporarily, so buckle up! Why Drive in J... -
Aomori – Japan’s Northern Wonderland of Apples and Float Parades
Have you ever heard of the Japanese prefecture Aomori (青森県)? Not many foreigners have, which is a real shame! It’s Japan’s second-most northern prefecture, and the northernmost prefecture on the main island Honshu (本州). Aomori is kn... -
Japanese Share Houses- Are They Right for Me?
What Is a Share House? A share house is a fairly common accommodation in Japan, especially cities. We don’t really have them in the USA, but I’d say they’re like a cross between an apartment and a dormitory. You (usually) get your own ro... -
Hokkaido, Japan’s Awesome Northernmost Destination
Today’s post is all about Hokkaido (北海道), Japan’s largest and northernmost prefecture. It’s a real winter wonderland in winter and a cool alternative to mainland Japan in summer. Best of all, many areas of Hokkaido aren’t suffering fr... -
The Quirks of Japanese Appliances and Where to Get Them
Japanese Appliances Appliances in Japan are much smaller than in the US (and probably a lot of other countries, too). Most standard sizes in the US are either considered big or unavailable in Japan! So, how can you get the appliance that... -
Nature’s Call! All About Toilets in Japan
Let's face it, using a toilet outside of your home can be dreadful, but when you're in another country it's a whole other game! So let’s get down to business about doing your business! (Read to the end to find out more about a free toile... -
How I Furnished My Tokyo Apartment (And Some Surprises Along the Way!)
So you've got your apartment in Japan. Congratulations! I bet that was hard work. Well, the hard work isn't done, because now you've got a lot of stuff to buy! Which can be fun, of course, but it can also be kind of overwhelming. Japanes... -
Travel Insurance for Visiting My Own Country?? Why Every American Living Abroad Should Purchase Travel Insurance Before Visiting Home
Introduction: A Personal Wake-Up Call on Japanese Travel Insurance I never imagined I’d be getting an MRI in Japan for an injury I got when visiting home in the US, but there I was, lying in the MRI machine, thanking myself for getting t...
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