Blog– Stephanie –

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...