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In Japan, there’s a term that perfectly captures modern-day living: “Taipa,” short for “time performance.” It refers to how efficiently you can get things done. Ideally, in less time and with less effort. And a similar word is "Jitan," which simply means ...

When you’re settling into life in Japan, the essentials you need after electricity, water, and gas are -of course- the internet. Water and gas companies are assigned based on where you live. And you can choose your electricity provider, but in reality, th ...

For many people who started working in Japan, the first major hurdle they run into is opening a bank account. And from what I’ve heard and seen, opening a bank account in Japan can be pretty confusing for foreigners. So in this article, I’ll go over the c ...

My name is Yasu. Born and raised in Japan. And married a Filipino lady a few years ago. And as things stand, I’ll probably live out my life here in Japan. So in this article, I want to share why I started this website. Contents (Tap to Jump) Information A ...