In Arizona, Texas and California, a car was essential. In Japan, I now prefer the train to driving. A reflection on how culture shapes the way we get around.

If I'd known these six things before buying a home in Japan, the process would have been much smoother, from paying without a loan to negotiating politely.

Getting a loan is the biggest hurdle for foreigners buying in Japan. Here's how building new, renovating and buying used compare, and what house hunting taught me.

Curious which Japanese home builders focus on energy efficiency? I asked AI. Here's the list it gave me, as a starting point for your own research.

Moving overseas made me look at my budget differently. Here are five money lessons from life in Japan, from learning Japanese as an investment to saving more than you think.

A question in Phoenix, a pause in March 2020, and a move to Yamaguchi in October 2022. Here's how Ikigaitravelers began and why we named it after ikigai.

After almost a month of living in a hotel we finally moved into our rental house. I feel nothing but gratitude for our new home away from home. Not only

Yes, it is possible to bring your pet to Japan. The process will require time, attention to detail, and funds. Although I am sharing my experience and process. There are

One of the things that always amazes me about Japan is how polite people are here. Yes some manerisims are different, if you are a Westerner, but the general respect