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What life in Japan is really like once you have the keys: city and country living, the seasons, safety, cost of living, visas and settling into a new community. Written by people who live here, for anyone imagining their own life in Japan.
Oct 7, 2026
Powder snow, hot springs, safe streets and homes for the price of a car: why people are finding their place in Japan.
Oct 6, 2026
Owning a home in Japan doesn't come with a visa. Here's how long you can stay, the routes to living here, and what changes when you do.
Oct 3, 2026
Can your home in Japan pay its way while you're away? The rules, the costs and the honest numbers.
Oct 2, 2026
Powder snow, surf towns, island life or an hour from Tokyo: how to find the part of Japan that fits the life you want.
