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Author: Peter Chen

I was born in Taiwan, raised in Costa Rica and currently working in Tokyo. Love making friends, which helps a lot when I go traveling around the world ! I would love to visit at least 100 countries before turning into my 30s !
Posted on March 28, 2026March 27, 2026

Japan Visa Fees Are Rising in 2026: What Foreign Residents MUST Know (Complete Guide)

2026 visa fees

Big changes are coming to Japan’s immigration system—and they could directly impact your wallet.

Posted on March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

What Should You NOT Do in Japan? (Cultural Mistakes to Avoid)

What is considered rude in Japan? From tipping to shoes to chopstick taboos - the complete guide to cultural mistakes tourists and expats must avoid in Japan.

Posted on March 28, 2026March 27, 2026

Cost of Living in Japan: Tokyo vs Osaka vs Fukuoka ! Real Data 2025

Cost of living in Japan

Real monthly budgets comparing cost of living in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka - rent, food, transport, and honest tips from someone who actually lives there.

Posted on March 28, 2026April 3, 2026

Japan Is Changing for Foreigners in 2026 (What You Must Know)

Japan is changing for foreigners

Japan is changing - and most foreigners have not realized it yet. Rising costs, stricter rules, more competition, higher expectations. Here is what every expat needs to know.

Posted on March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

The Hormuz Crisis: What Every Expat in Japan Needs to Know Right Now (March 2026)

The Hormuz Crisis

Japan gets 95% of its oil through the Strait of Hormuz - now effectively closed. Petrol hit ¥200/L. Here is what the crisis means for expats and what to do right now.

Posted on March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

What Is “Butsukari Otoko” in Japan? The Shocking Truth Expats Should Know (2026 Guide)

Butsukari otoko

Japan is known as one of the safest countries in the world. But there’s a lesser-known phenomenon that many expats and tourists experience—and rarely talk about.

Posted on March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

15 Things Tourists Always Get Wrong in Japan (And How to Fix Them)

15 Things Tourists Always Get Wrong in Japan

From train etiquette to trash rules and tipping mistakes - the 15 most common things tourists get wrong in Japan, and exactly how to avoid them.

Posted on March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

How to Use Our Website — Complete Guide for Expats & Tourists in Tokyo

how to use this website

New to Tokyo or just discovered us? This step-by-step guide shows expats and tourists how to browse events, register, and connect with 35,000+ members in Tokyo's #1 international community.

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Apr 18
Monthly Community Gathering / マンスリー国際交流パーティー
April 18 (03:00 pm)
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Apr 20
Bootcamp @Hibiya Park / ブート・キャンプ @日比谷公園
April 20 (08:00 pm)
outside of exit A14 on Hibiya line (or Chiyoda line) at Hibiya Station - Hibiya
Apr 24
🔫 Airsoft Night : Beginner-Friendly 🌃 @Odaiba /🔫 サバゲー・ナイト:初心者歓迎🌃
April 24 (07:30 pm)
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