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If you’re wondering whether $2000 per month is enough to live in Japan, here’s the short answer: Yes — in […]

A Real Look at Everyday Lunch Budgets in Japan If you’ve ever wondered how much people in Japan spend on

A Real Look at Japan’s Changing Drinking Culture A few years ago, ordering drinks at an izakaya in Japan followed

A Real Look at How Sake Fits Into Modern Japan A few weeks ago, I was sitting at a small

If you’re visiting Japan from the U.S., Canada, or Europe, this moment often happens: You finish a great meal. The

Is Japan Really Cheap? A Local’s Reality Check Last weekend, I picked up a bag of potato chips at my