In Japan, the German term arbeit (アルバイト – arubaito, or baito in short) is used to refer to part-time jobs. While there are a variety of […]
Category: Living in Tokyo
Toranomon Hills Opening Soon!
Following in the footsteps of Roppongi Hills and Omotesando Hills is Toranomon Hills, a 247-meters high skyscraper complex that is poised to be a new […]
What is Heisei? – Understanding a Date in the Japanese Calendar
In Japan, there are currently two main calendar systems used, mainly differentiated by the year of reference. What you would already be familiar is the […]
Furusato Matsuri (ふるさと祭り) – An Epic Food and Cultural Fest
Tokyo Dome, a huge indoor stadium taking up 28 acres of prime land, is famous for its baseball games and huge concerts. Once a year in […]
5 Things You May Not Know About ATMs in Japan
Be it for travels or day-to-day living, ATM machines are often a very important part of our lives. In Japan, Japan Post Bank and Seven […]
Things to look out for when raising a newborn in Tokyo
I can’t believe it has been more than a year since I gave birth to my baby girl, or should I say toddler? I remember […]
Filling up registration forms in Japan
Whether you are living in Japan, buying Japanese products online or travelling in Japan, you may sometimes face the prospect of having to fill up […]