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THE TOKYO PASS gives unlimited entry to 50+ Tokyo museums, parks, gardens, zoos and aquariums — fully digital on your smartphone. TIFE founder Peter Chen personally tested it. Complete expat and tourist guide including attractions, plans, subway add-on, and Peter's honest verdict.
New to Mercari Japan? Get ¥500 free with referral code GUJURR. Japan's largest flea market app — millions of listings, anonymous shipping, Merpay wallet. Complete 2026 expat guide by Peter from TIFE, 18+ years in Japan.
Peter's honest Oakhouse Japan review after 18 years in Japan and 100s of referrals. No guarantor, no key money, furnished from ¥50,000/month. Save ¥500,000+ in your first year vs a Tokyo apartment. Claim exclusive TIFE ¥10,000 OFF coupon now.
Japan is widening access to its automated e-Gates in 2026, letting more foreign visitors and residents skip the staffed immigration counter. Here's which airports have them, who can use them, and how to register through Visit Japan Web before you fly.
Tokyo is giving every registered resident — foreigners included — up to ¥11,000 in Tokyo Points through the Tokyo App Living Support Program. Here's exactly who qualifies, how to apply before April 2027, and how to turn the points into real cash via PayPay, Rakuten, or Mercari.
Rent a private boat in Tokyo with Tokyo Horizon: sunset & night-view Tokyo Bay cruises past Odaiba and Rainbow Bridge, BBQ on board. TIFE's honest guide + our cruise-party reel (2026).
Share house vs apartment in Japan: a 2026 cost, contract and lifestyle comparison for foreigners — with a clear recommendation for new arrivals.
Renting in Japan without a guarantor is possible in 2026. Learn how the guarantor system and key money work — and 5 ways foreigners can skip both.
在東京住了18年的我，全家常買 THE TOKYO PASS 帶小孩玩遍50+博物館、動物園、水族館。真實親子評測、省錢算法、折扣碼 passtc88 現省 12%。
A Tokyo resident dad's honest family review of THE TOKYO PASS — why we use it regularly even living here, the real savings with kids, the downsides, and code PCTTP88 for 12% off.
Moving apartments in Tokyo? Mercari Japan is the smartest tool you have. Buy used furniture at 40–70% off, sell everything before you leave, and avoid costly large-waste disposal fees. Referral code GUJURR for ¥500 off your first purchase. Complete Tokyo moving guide.