How to Read Medicine Labels in Japan
During your stay in Japan, you may find yourself coming down with a sudden headache, nausea, sore throat, or in a worse case scenario, bad…
LaShawn Toyoda
LaShawn came to Japan in 2011 after earning her BA in Political Science at Morgan State University, and has worked as an English teacher at various public and private schools. She now teaches at a university and writes in her free time. LaShawn enjoys sharing parenting, lifestyle, and work related content. Her goal is to help expats and immigrants who are living in Japan , so that is why she created The Yokohama Life. Read more.
How Much Spending Money You’ll Need in Japan per Day
When I first moved to Japan, it was very sudden and with very little planning time, so I found myself stranded with only about $200…
How to Be Financially Secure in Japan
If you’re someone who plans on living in Japan long term, you’re going to have to spend some time thinking about your finances and what…
Settling down in Japan Was Impossible
Eight times. Eight times is how often I’ve moved since coming to Japan. Considering I’ve only lived here for seven years, that means I’ve packed…
Affordable Gift Ideas for Japanese Culture Lovers
Do you know someone who’s in love with Japanese culture? It can be difficult deciding what to get them for their birthday, holidays, or other…
3 Japanese Skincare Products That Got Rid of My Acne
Like many, I first started suffering from acne when I was a teenager, and my friends and family assured me that it was just a…
Can You Survive on a Teacher Salary in Japan?
Here is a breakdown of my teaching salary for August 2018. If you’ve ever wondered how much an average English teacher in Japan makes, here…
Fun and Romantic Things to Do in Yokohama at Night
Whether you live in Yokohama or you’re just visiting while on holiday, chances are you’re wondering what kind of fun you can get into on…
How Okinawa is Different from Mainland Japan
It’s a chilly and rainy day here in Yokohama. Although I’m glad to be off work and spending the day relaxing at home, there’s one…
When the Next BIG QUAKE Hits, You’ll Need This Grab Bag
If a major earthquake were to hit right now, how quickly could you evacuate? Do you have all of the essentials you’d need to survive…