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Japan Work Guide | Wages, Overtime, Labor Statistics, and Real-Life Experiences

A guide to wages, overtime, and working hours in Japan. Explore government statistics and real-life insights based on 10 years of work experience in Japan

2026.06.08

Work Life

Tokyo Travel Guide | My Favorite Places to Visit in Tokyo

Tokyo Travel Guide. Discover favorite places in Tokyo, including Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo, Shiro-Hige's Cream Puff Factory, and Tsukishima Monja

2026.06.01

Japan Travel

Hokkaido Travel Guide | My Favorite Places to Visit in Hokkaido

Hokkaido travel guide. Recommended places I visited in Sapporo and Otaru, including Otaru Canal, Susukino, and Shiroi Koibito Park

2026.05.25

Japan Travel

Japan Shopping Recommendations | Real Reviews of Food, Hobbies, and Miscellaneous Goods

Japanese products I enjoyed after 10 years in Osaka. From snacks and household goods to Gunpla, recommended for daily use and travel souvenirs

2026.05.18

Osaka Daily

Osaka Culture & Entertainment Guide | Concerts, Movies & Event Reviews

Concert, movie, and pop-up store experiences in Osaka, including entertainment venue information such as Kyocera Dome Osaka and premium movie theaters

2026.05.11

Osaka Daily

Osaka Hobby Experience Spots | Handmade, Healing & Immersive Spaces

Osaka hobby experience spots, handmade, healing and immersive spaces

2026.05.04

Osaka Daily

Japanese Shareholder Benefits Review | Useful Perks for Everyday Life

This post shares my experience with Japanese shareholder benefits, focusing on daily necessities and food, based on usefulness and satisfaction

2026.04.27

Osaka Daily

Korean Food in Osaka | Real Local Picks by a Korean Resident of 10 Years

A local Korean living in Osaka shares a guide to Korean food including chicken gopchang and Korean Chinese dishes featuring popular spots in the city

2026.04.20

Osaka Eats

Osaka Western Food Guide | Real Local Picks by a Korean Resident of 10 Years

Osaka Western food guide featuring pasta, pizza, burgers and hamburg steak a local favorite roundup of casual dining spots

2026.04.15

Osaka Eats

Osaka Cafe Guide | Real Local Picks by a Korean Resident of 10 Years

Osaka cafes and desserts guide from popular chains to themed cafes a real local guide covering must-visit spots

2026.04.12

Osaka Eats

Japan Work Guide | Wages, Overtime, Labor Statistics, and Real-Life Experiences

A guide to wages, overtime, and working hours in Japan. Explore government statistics and real-life insights based on 10 years of work experience in Japan

2026.06.08

Work Life

Tokyo Travel Guide | My Favorite Places to Visit in Tokyo

Tokyo Travel Guide. Discover favorite places in Tokyo, including Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo, Shiro-Hige's Cream Puff Factory, and Tsukishima Monja

2026.06.01

Japan Travel

Hokkaido Travel Guide | My Favorite Places to Visit in Hokkaido

Hokkaido travel guide. Recommended places I visited in Sapporo and Otaru, including Otaru Canal, Susukino, and Shiroi Koibito Park

2026.05.25

Japan Travel

Hyogo Travel | Thom Browne Bar: The Brand’s First Store with a Bar

The Thom Browne Bar is the first Thom Browne store to feature a bar, located at Kobe Hankyu in Hyogo, Japan, where you can enjoy a special drink while shopping

2026.02.11

Japan Travel

Behavioral Economics Explained: Why Do We Act Irrationally? – Workplace

Based on Nobel Prize–recognized behavioral economics, this article examines why irrational behavior emerges in workplace decisions through experience

2026.01.12

Work Life

Hyogo Travel | Kobe Sanda Premium Outlets: The Kansai Outlet I Settled On, My Favorite Brand

A Kobe Sanda Premium Outlet recommended by a long-term Osaka resident, offering a wide range of brand stores and easy access by direct bus in about one hour

2026.01.03

Japan Travel

Shiga Travel | La Collina Omihachiman: Taneya and Club Harie Flagship Store

La Collina Omihachiman, a flagship store in Shiga, Japan. Enjoy Taneya’s Japanese sweets and Club Harie’s Baumkuchen, plus nature-inspired spaces and a café

2025.12.25

Japan Travel

Japanese Drugstore Pick | MegRhythm Steam Eye Mask Review

Japanese MegRhythm steam eye mask. A gentle 40°C warmth lasts 20 minutes to promote circulation, ease fatigue, and offer a small moment of daily relaxation

2025.12.13

Healthcare

Hokkaido Travel | Shiroi Koibito Park: 30th Anniversary Assortment

Shiroi Koibito, Hokkaido’s iconic confection. Unboxing, tasting, and a package review of the 2025 Shiroi Koibito Park 30th Anniversary Assortment

2025.12.10

Japan Travel

Tokyo Travel | Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo: How to Get a Same-Day Entry Pass

This guide explains how to issue a same-day entry pass for Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo, along with useful tips. Please check it before your visit

2025.12.07

Japan Travel

Japan Shopping Recommendations | Real Reviews of Food, Hobbies, and Miscellaneous Goods

Japanese products I enjoyed after 10 years in Osaka. From snacks and household goods to Gunpla, recommended for daily use and travel souvenirs

2026.05.18

Osaka Daily

Osaka Culture & Entertainment Guide | Concerts, Movies & Event Reviews

Concert, movie, and pop-up store experiences in Osaka, including entertainment venue information such as Kyocera Dome Osaka and premium movie theaters

2026.05.11

Osaka Daily

Osaka Hobby Experience Spots | Handmade, Healing & Immersive Spaces

Osaka hobby experience spots, handmade, healing and immersive spaces

2026.05.04

Osaka Daily

Japanese Shareholder Benefits Review | Useful Perks for Everyday Life

This post shares my experience with Japanese shareholder benefits, focusing on daily necessities and food, based on usefulness and satisfaction

2026.04.27

Osaka Daily

Korean Food in Osaka | Real Local Picks by a Korean Resident of 10 Years

A local Korean living in Osaka shares a guide to Korean food including chicken gopchang and Korean Chinese dishes featuring popular spots in the city

2026.04.20

Osaka Eats

Osaka Western Food Guide | Real Local Picks by a Korean Resident of 10 Years

Osaka Western food guide featuring pasta, pizza, burgers and hamburg steak a local favorite roundup of casual dining spots

2026.04.15

Osaka Eats

Osaka Cafe Guide | Real Local Picks by a Korean Resident of 10 Years

Osaka cafes and desserts guide from popular chains to themed cafes a real local guide covering must-visit spots

2026.04.12

Osaka Eats

Osaka Japanese Food Guide | Real Local Picks by a Korean Resident of 10 Years

Osaka Japanese food guide sushi soba gyukatsu and set meals a complete local guide covering the full dining flow from entry to payment

2026.04.09

Osaka Eats

Rosokuya: A Mapo Noodles and Tantanmen Spot in Umeda, Osaka Where Locals Line Up

2026.03.19

Osaka Eats

Jimmy Choo Cafe: A Luxury Cafe at Hankyu Men’s Umeda in Osaka

Jimmy Choo Cafe at Hankyu Men's Umeda in Osaka. Enjoy drinks or cocktails at this luxury brand cafe and take a relaxing break during your shopping trip

2026.03.16

Osaka Eats

Japan Reading Notes: Self-Improvement | Mindset Books for Self-Management and Growth

A curated list of self-improvement books on mindset, efficient productivity, and habits. A Japan Reading Notes guide to better thinking and habits

2026.04.06

Reading Notes

Japan Reading Notes: Personal Finance | Recommended Books from Basics to FIRE

A curated list of personal finance and investing books, from basics to FIRE. Learn money mindset, investing, and wealth-building strategies in one guide

2026.04.03

Reading Notes

Japan Reading Notes: Business | Practical Management Strategy Books for Real-World Use

This page is a collection of business book reviews read in Japan. It covers entrepreneurs’ thinking, business theory, and practical workplace skills

2026.03.31

Reading Notes

★☆☆Book Review | The Teachings of a Jewish Billionaire by Ken Honda

A young Japanese man learns 17 ways to become happy and wealthy from a Jewish billionaire. Discover the essence of money and life through his journey

2026.03.28

Reading Notes

★☆☆Book Review | The Way Successful People Think by Jerry Minchinton

A book review for those who want to improve self-esteem. It introduces messages to accept yourself and change your life through positive thinking

2026.03.25

Reading Notes

★☆☆Book Review | The Right Way to Study by Toshitaka Mochizuki

Based on the author’s experience overcoming failure, this book reshapes study methods. With illustrations and a simple structure, it’s an easy beginner’s guide

2026.03.22

Reading Notes

★★☆Book Review | Fast Learning Method by Mariko Mabuchi

Fast Learning Method by economic analyst Mariko Mabuchi, a Kyoto University graduate. Study strategies that increased her income tenfold from 2.6 million yen

2026.03.10

Reading Notes

★★☆Book Review | The Exercise Brain by Anders Hansen

A review of "The Exercise Brain" by Swedish psychiatrist Anders Hansen. Explains how exercise affects brain cells from a neuroscience perspective

2026.02.20

Reading Notes

★★☆Book Review | An Honest Talk on Wealth Building by Hiroyuki Imafuku

A realistic look at asset management from a father with 30 years in Japan’s financial industry, written for his newly married daughters and beginners

2026.02.08

Reading Notes

★★☆Book Review | Behavioral Economics Is the Strongest Discipline by Namika Sagara

A concise review of an introductory book explaining Nobel Prize–winning behavioral economics through real-world examples by a PhD consultant

2026.01.18

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