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How to Hanami Safely: Tips for the Best Sakura Picnic

By Teresa / January 21, 2021 January 21, 2021

How to Hanami Safely Hanami (花見) is literally “flower viewing” and it’s a tradition so popular that we have forecasts …

By Teresa / January 5, 2021 January 7, 2021

Nothing is more frustrating than carrying coins because you can’t get a credit card in Japan. It’s notoriously hard to …

By Hitomi / January 1, 2021 January 4, 2021

Welcoming the New Year, Japanese Style It’s Reiwa Year 3 in Japan, or the big 2021, year of the Tokyo …

By Teresa / December 15, 2020 December 16, 2020

After months of waiting since the April 2020 law labor change in Japan, the government released two sites with proper …

By Teresa / December 9, 2020 December 9, 2020

For those of us who usually go home for the holidays, you might find yourself stuck in Japan. The good …

By Teresa / December 1, 2020 January 5, 2021

As of March 2019, it’s possible for you to renew your Japanese visa online. This system is completely free and …