US Tightens Visa Application Rules for Japanese Travelers: 5-Year Social Media Disclosure Now Mandatory
As of April 2025, the United States has formally escalated digital scrutiny of foreign nationals applying for visas. The U.S. Embassy…
Are $5,000 akiya houses a hidden gem in real estate, or are they more myth than reality?
Japan’s ultra-cheap akiya (空き家) houses have become something of an internet sensation, with headlines promising dream homes for as little as…
How This Canadian Couple Moved To Japanese Countryside For Just $300 Rent Per Year
In late 2021, a Canadian couple named Mika and Jesse embarked on what many would consider a dream lifestyle – moving…
J-Skip Visa Offers Highly Skilled Professionals Permanent Residency In Japan After Just One Year
The J-Skip visa, officially known as the Japan System for Special Highly Skilled Professionals, represents a significant advancement in Japan’s immigration…
How This Australian Found His Dream Japanese Ski House For $6,000
In a remarkable tale of international relocation, 40-year-old Australian Matt Guy turned his love for Japan into a permanent home by…
From Dream to Reality: How an Australian Couple Found Their Perfect Retirement Project in Rural Japan
In an era where many dream of international retirement but face skyrocketing property prices, one Australian couple found their solution in…
She Moved Into An Akiya in The Japan Countryside And Would Not Recommend It For Other Foreigners
Bethany Nakamura, a 35-year-old former interior designer from the United States, made a significant life change in 2021 by moving to…
Savvy Americans Save Enough Money To Retire Early in Japan
An online user has successfully achieved FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) by living frugally in Japan as an American expatriate. The…
20 Things You Need To Know Living As a Foreigner in Japan
A lot of people want to come to live in Japan. It’s a cool place. But the people that complain about…
21 Things I Learned About Japan After Moving Here 7 Years Ago
Thinking about moving to Japan? I’m sharing some tips for anyone coming to live or work in Japan. After spending seven…
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