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A guide to waste disposal in Japan for foreign residents
Culture / Foreigner / Society

A guide to waste disposal in Japan for foreign residents

Posted on: April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

By far, Japan has the most complex waste disposal procedure I’ve ever seen, but after reading this guide, you’ll be cleaning up like a local!

Clinical trials in Japan – are they worth doing?
Asakusa / Foreigner / Tokyo / Work

Clinical trials in Japan – are they worth doing?

Posted on: March 24, 2025March 24, 2025

I’ve always been an advocate for clinical trials when it comes to making big money and helping advance medicine, but what’s it like in Japan?

Does Japan exploit foreign workers?
Foreigner / Thoughts / Work

Does Japan exploit foreign workers?

Posted on: December 7, 2024December 7, 2024

In this article, I’ll be discussing my experiences as a foreigner working in various jobs in Japan and whether racial exploitation exists.

Hostel Wasabi Asakusa offers affordable stays near Sensoji Temple
Accommodation / Asakusa / Foreigner / Travel

Hostel Wasabi Asakusa offers affordable stays near Sensoji Temple

Posted on: August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

Clean, comfortable, and cheap are the 3 C’s of an amazing hostel experience! Hostel Wasabi Asakusa delivers all 3 C’s in an ideal location.

APA Hotel is the ideal choice for a memorable stay in Gion, Kyoto
Accommodation / Foreigner / Gion / Kyoto

APA Hotel is the ideal choice for a memorable stay in Gion, Kyoto

Posted on: June 10, 2024June 12, 2024

Wherever you are in Japan, there is an APA Hotel around the corner! Here’s what it’s like staying at APA Hotel in Kyoto’s geisha district.

Yokohama Chinatown – 5 reasons it’s worth visiting
Architecture / Food / Foreigner / Restaurants / Travel / Yokohama

Yokohama Chinatown – 5 reasons it’s worth visiting

Posted on: March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

Yokohama Chinatown is widely regarded as the “largest Chinatown in Asia,” outside of China of course. Here are 5 reasons it’s worth a visit! Yokohama has long since […]

What it’s like visiting a mosque in Japan
Foreigner / Kyoto / Religion

What it’s like visiting a mosque in Japan

Posted on: March 3, 2024March 3, 2024

I’ve talked about halal food and Muslim-friendly supermarkets before, but here’s what it’s like to visit an actual mosque in Kyoto, Japan!

Kaldi Coffee Farm is Japan’s hub for coffee and international goods
Drinks / Food / Foreigner / Shopping

Kaldi Coffee Farm is Japan’s hub for coffee and international goods

Posted on: March 2, 2024March 2, 2024

Like stepping into a museum of planet Earth itself, Kaldi Coffee Farm offers a plethora of international goods and its own brand of coffee!

Shinsei Bank is Japan’s best choice for foreign residents
Banking / Combini / Finance / Foreigner / Travel / Working Holiday Visa

Shinsei Bank is Japan’s best choice for foreign residents

Posted on: February 5, 2024February 15, 2024

Shinsei Bank is an absolute God-send for foreigners living in Japan on a long-term visa or permanent residency, and here’s why…

Reflecting on the pros and cons of being a foreigner in Japan
Foreigner / Travel / Working Holiday Visa

Reflecting on the pros and cons of being a foreigner in Japan

Posted on: October 13, 2023October 13, 2023

To celebrate my 200th blog post and my 6-month milestone living in Japan, I thought I’d reflect on my life in Japan here as a foreigner.

Top 3 Types of Work for Foreigners in Japan
Foreigner / Society / Travel / Work

Top 3 Types of Work for Foreigners in Japan

Posted on: June 10, 2022November 27, 2024

Japan is a dream holiday destination for travellers around the world, but what are the best job opportunities for foreigners of the land?

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