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 […]

Buying Tickets In (and Outside) Japan – An English Guide

I wouldn’t call myself a ticketing expert and there are definitely ways to get hold of tickets that I’m not familiar with. Hence I shall […]

FAQ: Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Research Student Scholarship

I’ve answered quite a number of questions over the years on this particular scholarship and it remains elusive to many. Part of the issue lies […]

Guide: Entering a Postgrad Program in a Japanese University

So you are thinking about doing a Master’s degree or a doctorate at a Japanese University. Doing a postgrad in itself is challenging but to […]

Free Starbucks Wifi in Japan

Everyone loves free stuff. Everyone loves the internet. The love for FREE INTERNET cannot possibly be explained in words. In Japan, you can experience it […]

Electricity (AC) in Japan

When it comes to using appliances or devices you brought to Japan (or using Japanese devices outside of Japan), there are a few things to take […]

Useful Websites (in English) for Living in Japan

Here is a list of some useful sites (which are in English) for living in Tokyo, or to some extent, Japan. This will be updated periodically. […]