Romancing Japan | Category: lifestyle

Everything you need to know about buying a house in Japan as a foreigner. Our guide covers Japanese real estate prices, market trends, legal aspects.

The nation's death count is double the country's birth rate. Japan's aging society is becoming a problem for its economy, social security safety nets, and potentially its culture.

Akiya are Japan's abandoned houses that are going cheap. Learn about the process of buying an akiya, associated costs, benefits, and challenges of ownership.

Japan's wage landscape faces challenges due to traditional employment practices. Pressure is mounting for change as the cost of living rises.

This is the essential guide for those thinking about moving to Japan. This answers the important questions you need to consider before migrating to Japan.

This guide outlines top jobs in Japan for foreigners—IT, engineering, teaching English— and salary info, visa requirements, and tips on employment, resumes, and language skills.

Explore effective strategies for making friends in Japan as a foreigner. Understand the social culture, overcome language barriers, and find common ground with locals.

This guide covers about average rent in Japan, additional rental costs, rental guarantors, property types, application process, and cultural tips for foreigners in Japan.

Explore the 'Japan breeding visa' hoax and its impact on public perception. Learn about Japan's real immigration policies and the role of social media in misinformation.

Some people fall in love with Japan. And some of these people may decide to move to Japan. However, visiting Japan is a very different experience than living in Japan.

Japan boasts advanced technology yet grappling with economic stagnation and cultural resistance to change. To secure a prosperous future, embracing innovation, immigration, and political diversity is essential.

Japanese apartments, from traditional tatami mat rooms to compact living spaces. Learn about the rules, costs, and cultural customs associated with living in a Japanese apartment.

The Japanese Residence Card is an official document that validates one's resident status in Japan. This guide sheds light on the importance and practical application of the card for those living in Japan.

A guide to the rising cost of living in Japan, including expenses, housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and education. Understand the financial dynamics of living in Japan.

This article examines living in Japan on a $2000 monthly budget, detailing expenses like rent, utilities, food, transportation, and offering cost-saving strategies while comparing costs across cities.

Discover strategies to navigate Japan's complex work culture, recognize signs of a toxic environment, and promote mental health. Learn to thrive with unique challenges of Japanese corporate life.