Who's eligible, how to apply and how much you'll receive.
Furusato nozei is a system that lets you make a donation to a municipality outside of Tokyo in exchange for free stuff!
See the cheapest, fastest and most convenient options for long-term connectivity.
Is this a viable alternative to pocket wifi and travel SIMs for your trip?
Easy ways of connecting to the interwebs.
Where to go when you need a cuppa and connectivity.
Handwritten signature? Too mainstream.
Looking for a place to start building your empire? Read this before renting office space.
A quick lowdown on serviced offices, for cheapos with business ambition in the capital.
And a few viable, virtual alternatives.
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Wondering how much to budget for a Tokyo holiday? We provide a handy budget breakdown to make your travel planning easier.
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This post by Kyle Mullin was originally published on Tokyo Weekender. Doesn’t the prospect of scaling …
If you have lived in Japan for any extended period, you obviously need to get money in and out of the country at an …
When you’re in Tokyo and your gadgets break down, it can be difficult to get by when you don’t know any …
A “recruit suit” in Japan refers to the outfit everyone wears for a job interview (and sometimes for the job …
Support Richard and order his great book 80/20 Japanese here. If you’re in Japan or enjoy travelling there, you …
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Big, traditional Japanese printing companies offer awesome quality printing at awesome (as in huge) prices. 30,000 …
