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HOW TO: Use An Electronic Japanese Toilet 28 Jul 2013 | 10:35 am

The high-tech Japanese toilet. That's what so many of you may have heard about Japan. While others of you might be wondering why I'm writing this as a how-to. But considering how many blog posts I've...

HOW TO: Find and Call a Taxi in Japan 19 Jul 2013 | 08:50 am

If you have lived in Japan without a car, chances are good you've been stuck somewhere before. Japan has, for the most part, a useful public transportation system. Bullet trains zoom all over the cou...

HOW TO: Survive Summer in Japan [24 Resources] 11 Jul 2013 | 11:26 pm

It's July and I'm sure most of you are in the thick of the stick! Sticky humidity that is. Unless you're in Hokkaido. Regardless of where you are, you need to be prepared for what summer brings. Humid...

Do You Read Surviving in Japan via Google Reader? Read This. 30 Jun 2013 | 02:50 am

To our many, many lovely readers using RSS feed readers, you may or may not already know that Google Reader is shutting down on July 1st. Yes, this coming Monday. So if you haven't already migrated y...

Starting a Business in Japan: Yoyo Market [Interview] 24 Jun 2013 | 12:00 am

Today we're talking with Jason Maitland, President and CEO of Yoyo Market, about starting a business in Japan. Yoyo Market is a fantastic online store for "almost anything from Costco, IKEA, organic a...

Moving to Japan This Summer? 31 Posts to Help You Prepare 21 Jun 2013 | 11:53 pm

Summer is almost here and if you're part of the JET Program, you're likely preparing and trying to figure out what to bring and what to expect when you arrive. While there are a lot advice-givers out ...

24 Places to Find Infant and Children's Toys in Japan 13 Jun 2013 | 11:47 pm

Big thanks to Ashley Tieman for putting together this very useful post and to Annamarie for her contributions! Just had a baby in Japan? Have small children? And looking for a few toys for them to pl...

What I Miss (and Don't Miss) About Living in Japan 25 May 2013 | 12:43 am

Having been back in the States for just over two months now nearly four months now, I've thought quite a bit about what I miss and don't miss about life in Japan as I attempt to overcome reverse cultu...

What I Miss (and Don't Miss) About Living in Japan 25 May 2013 | 12:43 am

Having been back in the States for just over two months now nearly four months now, I've thought quite a bit about what I miss and don't miss about life in Japan as I attempt to overcome reverse cultu...

3 Things for Spring 13 Mar 2013 | 02:31 am

Spring is upon us, more or less, and soon (if not already, wherever you might be) the sakura will be showing off their bright petals. And unfortunately, spring also means hay fever for many of us, and...

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