Honest Guides to Living and Travelling in Japan
From moving to Japan and finding an apartment, to navigating work visas and daily life — written by someone who actually lives here in Osaka, not someone who visited for two weeks.
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The most useful guides, picked first
Living in Japan
Living in Japan as a Foreigner: The Complete Guide
By Asuka · Apr 2026 · 15 min read
Visas, housing, healthcare, culture shock — everything before you make the move.
Money & Cost
Cost of Living in Japan: Real Monthly Expenses Broken Down
By Asuka · Apr 2026 · 10 min read
Rent, food, transport — what things actually cost in 2026, in yen, no sugarcoating.
Work & Visas
Teaching English in Japan: Salary, Requirements & Reality
By Asuka · Apr 2026 · 10 min read
What the salary actually looks like, which qualifications matter, and what the job is really like day to day.
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