As traditional multigenerational households have become less common, increasing numbers of older adults are living alone or ...

From affordable living costs to cultural richness, discover how far your money might go if exploring Japan and what it means to be wealthy in the land of the rising sun. Japan is a fascinating ...

It has already been two years since I started living in two locations, Finland and Japan. I'm surprised.I spend spring and ...

Could you live like these Japanese minimalists? Then again, maybe you already do. In Japan, a recent buzz word is “minimalist” (ミニマリスト or “minimarisuto”). The word has a long history and various ...

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A growing number of young Japanese people have emptied their apartment to a point that appears nearly unlivable — and they love it. Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a ...

Japan’s high life expectancy has captured global attention, with many of its citizens reaching their 100th birthdays and beyond. This longevity stems from a combination of cultural habits, diet, ...

I love watching YouTube channels featuring foreigners living in Japan.Sights and customs that are taken for granted by ...

When my then-husband accepted military orders to Japan for his next duty station, I was nervously excited. At the time, my first child was barely over a year old, and I hated the thought of living so ...