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The Problem With Everyone Knowing Where We Live【You, Me, And A Tanuki】
You, Me, And a Tanuki is a weekly featured blog run by Michelle, a Californian who is currently one of only two foreigners living in Chibu, a tiny fishing village on one of the Oki islands in Japan....
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Privacy Please?【You, Me, And A Tanuki】
You, Me, And a Tanuki is a weekly featured blog run by Michelle, a Californian who is currently one of only two foreigners living in Chibu, a tiny fishing village on one of the Oki islands in Japan....
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Survey Among Expats in Japan: What Did You Think About Japan Before You...
When you hear the word, “Japan,” what comes to mind? Mt. Fuji? Animé? Cherry blossoms? Those of us who have lived in Japan came to this country with ideas of what we might encounter and many of those...
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10 things Japan gets horribly wrong
It should come as no surprise to our readers to hear that we’re big fans of Japan. Pretty much everything here works as it should, the food is amazing, the culture rich, and people are on the whole...
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Expat blogger dishes on her favorite foods to bring back to Japan after a...
It doesn’t matter where you are in the world, if you’re an expat, there’s something from home you’re craving. Whether it’s chips and salsa or a good, strong beer, not having easy access to your...
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You know you’ve been in Japan too long when…
So you’ve been living, lounging, working, or studying in Japan for a while now. The feelings of homesickness you first experienced are but a distant memory, and whenever you Skype with your family,...
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We want this sleeping bag with legs
Sometimes it’s ridiculously cold in Japan. We know what you’re thinking, and we agree; it’s way colder in many other parts of the world. However, when folks in Canada are stepping into a nice warm...
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On living in Japan: Five essential essays from the internet, the greatest...
Ten years ago, I used to read a lot of books. Now, I read a lot of content, which is to say, blogs and online articles. But when I read something that sticks with me, even for a fleeting moment, I...
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“The Gaijin Nod” or “Ron, I’m so sorry about what happened yesterday”
I come before you today, readers of RocketNews24, with a confession. What I am about to tell you may shock you, but it’s eating away at me and I need to get it off my chest. You see, yesterday...
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Five types of foreigner you’ll meet in Japan
Japan attracts all kinds of people from all over the world. Some come to work, others come to play, and thanks to its relatively low crime levels, high standard of living and abundance of delicious...
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Coin laundries in Japan are now more popular than ever, but what makes them...
If you’re used to using a dryer when you do laundry in your home country, you might be in for a surprise if you ever move to Japan. Despite the country’s numerous technological advancements to make...
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Thinking about moving to Nara? Here are eight things that may surprise you!
Moving to Japan from another country can be a bit of a culture shock. Some handle the transition without any problems, and others can find it initially overwhelming. But it’s easy to forget that Japan...
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Six types of Japanese people you’ll meet while living in Japan — An...
A while back, we had some fun talking about five of the more noteworthy types of foreigners you’ll meet in Japan, based upon observations drawn from our time spent working and living here in the Land...
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Five life-altering mistakes foreigners make when living in Japan
Beyond silly mistakes like wearing toilet slippers on tatami or forgetting to add “san” to someone’s name, what other things do foreigners unknowingly do to reduce their chances of living happily in...
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When “yes” means “no”— The Japanese language quirk that trips English...
You can learn all the words and practice all the kanji, but there’s one little Japanese language quirk that will almost certainly trip you up when you first encounter it. An enormous number of...
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Crazy infographic series shows why Japan can feel both shockingly crowded and...
The tiny shaded part of each map represents half of the population. Is Japan crowded? The answer really depends on where you go. On the one hand, Japan is the nation of comically packed rush hour...
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Tokyo ranked as most expensive city in the world for expats, three other...
But the situation might not be as bad as it sounds. Human resource consulting firm ECA International carries out an annual study on the most expensive cities in the world for expats, and it’s just...
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Tokyo ranked as most livable city in the world in annual survey
Two other Japanese cities join the capital in top 25 of international quality of life ranking. For the past 11 years, British-based lifestyle magazine Monocle has published a ranking of the most...
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Please don’t make the stupid mistake of taking an “abandoned” bike for a ride...
Just about the dumbest way to get in trouble with the law while living or traveling here. Japan doesn’t really present a minefield of potential legal problems for resident expats and foreign visitors....
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Easier anime work visa requirements for foreign students being considered by...
New system could start as early as next year, making it easier for foreigners with anime aspirations to get their foot in the door. Anime is Japan’s biggest youth-oriented cultural export, and a love...
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