2026-07

Parenting

Japanese Homework Help: Options for Families (2026)

Japanese children spend more than half their waking hours on schoolwork—both in the classroom and at home.
Parenting

Japanese School Club Activities (Bukatsu) Explained (2026)

In Japan, the school bell doesn't just signal the end of lessons—it marks the beginning of something many young people consider just as important as maths.
Food

How to Cook Japanese Rice Perfectly Without a Rice Cooker (2026)

Rice sits at the heart of Japanese life in a way few outsiders truly grasp.
Family Life

How Japan Cares for the Elderly: A Daily Life View (2026)

Japan is ageing faster than any other developed nation.
Family Life

Japanese Tanabata: How Families Celebrate (2026)

A first-hand look at japanese tanabata customs: the legend behind the festival, how families decorate bamboo, and what it means each July.
Work Life

How to Resign from a Japanese Company Politely (2026)

How to resign from a Japanese company the right way: notice periods, timing, the resignation conversation, and how to leave gracefully.
Tokyo Life

Japanese Health Insurance Explained for Foreigners (2026)

A first-hand guide to japanese health insurance for foreigners: enrolment, premiums, co-payments, and what to expect at a Japanese clinic.
Work Life

How to Find a Job in Japan as a Foreigner (2026)

How to find a job in Japan as a foreigner: visas, timing, networking, and how Japanese hiring actually works, explained from first-hand experience.
Work Life

A Tokyo Office Worker’s Morning Routine (2026)

A first-hand look at a Tokyo office worker's morning routine: wake times, grooming, breakfast, and the punishing commute behind Japan's work culture.
Tokyo Life

Living in Koenji Tokyo: A Practical Family Guide (2026)

A first-hand guide to living in Koenji, Tokyo: costs, schools, transport, and what families actually experience day to day in this Suginami neighbourhood.
Shopping

Outlet Mall Shopping in Japan: What to Expect (2026)

A first-hand guide to outlet mall shopping in Japan: what's different, where the best outlets are, typical discounts, and how to make the most of a visit.
Parenting

Japanese Daycare (Hoikuen) System Explained (2026)

Understanding how Japanese parents navigate the hoikuen (保育園) system reveals much about Japanese culture itself.
Food

Japanese Nabe Hot Pot: A Winter Cooking Guide (2026)

When winter descends on Japan, families gather around steaming pots of nabe — a communal hot pot dish that transforms humble ingredients into comfort food.
Products

Best Japanese Insulated Bottle for the Office (2026)

Whether you're commuting through Tokyo's bustling train stations or settling into a quiet office in rural Kyoto, keeping your beverage at the perfect.
Trends & News

Plant-Based Food Trend in Japan in 2025

Japan's relationship with food has always been deeply tied to health, seasonality, and respect for ingredients.
Travel Japan

Kamakura Day Trip Guide for Families (2026)

Kamakura is one of Japan's most charming coastal towns, just 50 kilometres south of Tokyo.
Travel Japan

Best Day Trips from Tokyo for Families (2026)

Tokyo is brilliant, but sometimes families need a break from the constant hustle of the capital. The good news?