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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
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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 entrepreneursโ€™ thinking, business theory, and practical workplace skills
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โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†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
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โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†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
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โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†Book Review | The Right Way to Study by Toshitaka Mochizuki

Based on the authorโ€™s experience overcoming failure, this book reshapes study methods. With illustrations and a simple structure, itโ€™s an easy beginnerโ€™s guide
Osaka Eats

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

Rosokuya, a popular mapo noodles and tantanmen spot in Umeda, Osaka, known for its signature โ€œshibireโ€ numbing spice that draws lines of locals
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
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Handmade Soba ShuhaRi: Authentic Osaka Soba Restaurant with House-Ground Buckwheat

Teuchi Soba Shuhari is an authentic Osaka soba restaurant that mills buckwheat in-house and serves handmade soba. Near Osaka Castle, popular with locals
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โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†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
Osaka Daily

Japan Betta Contest 2025: Betta Fish Photos from My Visit

Visit report of the Japan Betta Contest, an International Betta Congress (IBC)-recognized event. Introducing contest entry structure and award-winning bettas