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…
Living and Making Money in Rural Hokkaido
I put on my boots and open the door to my house and step outside. Immediately the blinding white strikes my eyes. To my right…
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…
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…
Quitting Your Job in Japan: A Guide to Worker’s Rights
Japan is often viewed as an amazing place to live. While I definitely agree that Japan is great, they still have a lot of the…
15 Ideas for Making Extra Money in Japan
Sometimes no matter how much we budget or save, we found ourselves wishing we had just a little bit of extra cash here and there….
How to Get a Job in Japan
Since moving to Japan in April 2011, I’ve gotten tons of questions from family, friends, and even strangers about how I managed to get a…