Japan’s Ultimate All You Can Eat and Drink Options
All you can eat and drink options, are a common sight in Japan, especially amongst its dining and drinking scene. In Japanese 食べ放題 (たべほうだい or tabehoudai) means all you can eat, or 飲み放題 (のみほうだい...
The Earthquake that Never Came!
On Friday, January 5 at 11:02 am, people within central Tokyo and the surrounding districts received a warning about an imminent earthquake. It was supposed to be both powerful and cause severe shaking. However,...
Fly Like an Airline Stockholder – Cheaper Flights
Fly like an Airline Stockholder (or “getting a 50% discount on domestic flights”)
I was recently introduced to a new way of getting cheaper flights around Japan. If you’re travelling to a popular destination such...
ATMs in Japan
ATMs in Japan
ATMs are something I genuinely took for granted in Australia, that plus our massive network of EFTPOS machines. This allowed us to either withdraw cash from anywhere or pay by debit or...
How to (Cheaply) Furnish your Japanese Apartment
So, how to furnish your Japanese apartment you have finally found? Of course, depending on your finances, available space and style preferences there are a number of options available to you. You may wish...
Moving into Your First Apartment in JAPAN – THE EASY WAY
Starting Out
So one of the most exciting, but scary things that must be done when arriving is moving into your first Apartment in Japan! When I first arrived in Japan I experienced multiple ways...
Bank Account in Japan
For some unknown reason, it is not possible to open a bank account in Japan unless you have lived here for a minimum of six months. Seeing as though my life has exceeded that...
A Taste of Home – Nissin World Delicatessen
Although I have heard about Nissin World Delicatessen for awhile now, I never really had the inclination to visit this store. I figured that it would be no different to most of the foreign...
The Complex Train System
Especially for those of you trying to navigate through the complex train system of subways, bullet trains and other modes of transportation during your visit to Japan, fear not. There are some user-friendly ways...
Q&A Sessions Vol. 2 – A Foreigner’s Perspective on Japan
John and I have known each other for more than 2 years. We first met each other at a bar we often frequent called Cafe Byron Bay, in Asakusa, Tokyo. I guess you could...
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Byron Bay Coffee Japan – Great Coffee with Awesome Meat Pies
As an Aussie, I cannot help but crave great coffee with awesome meat pies. It's the norm in Sydney, or anywhere in Australia for that matter. In Tokyo, it is more the exception, although...
New Express Route the ‘Mt Fuji Excursion’ from Shinjuku
Next month from the 16th of March a new express train service called the 'Mt Fuji Excursion' will start. It will begin as a direct service from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko stations. The train is...
Get a Free Pint with Your SIM Card
How about a free pint with your SIM Card, especially if you buy one of Mobal's SIM Cards for your trip. If you're into the Rugby World Cup, plus you love to drink, you're...
8 Reasons Why You Need a JR Rail Pass
Some people still ask 'Why you need a JR Rail Pass', well the answer is pretty simple. The JR Rail Pass is great value for foreign tourists, so much so that we foreign expats...
The JET Programme – The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme
The JET Programme stands for The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme. It is the Government's initiative for English learning and cultural exchange across Japan's education, sports and local communities.
Coming into the JET Programme, you...
