Lifestyle

  • Japan and America’s Costs: Rent

    If you’re planning to make the move to Japan, rent is likely the thing you’ll worry about most. Finding an apartment and getting a contract can be heavy ordeals in and of themselves. For this post, we will focus more… Continue reading

    Japan and America’s Costs: Rent
  • Co-Sleeping Culture Shock: U.S. vs. Japan Parenting

    Historically and culturally established, the practice of co-sleeping is very much a natural part of parenting in Japan. You might even be surprised to learn that most children co-sleep with parents until they turn five years old. Another survey revealed… Continue reading

    Co-Sleeping Culture Shock: U.S. vs. Japan Parenting
  • Japan and America’s Costs: Utilities and Food

    The Cost of Utilities and Food in Japan vs America One of the most common comments I hear from friends outside of Japan or those visiting are about how cheap everything is. They convert the cost from Japanese yen to… Continue reading

    Japan and America’s Costs: Utilities and Food