How to Save on Rent in Japan
First, a little bit of background into the current real estate market in Japan. Japan has an over-supply of apartments because of the rapid construction of new apartments, the declining…
How to Get Started as a Host With “Airbnb Experiences” Japan
Airbnb Experiences recently launched in Japan which allows hosts to create experiences, or activities that they can share as a tour guide for travelers visiting their city or town. It provides…
5 Quick Tips to Learn and Maintain your Japanese
I’ve passed the JLPT2 language proficiency test a few years ago. I've done sales, closed deals, negotiated contracts, and picked up girls in bars with lame but effective pick up…
The Mariko Aoki Effect
Japanese women have sudden urges to defecate when visiting book stores. Yes, you heard me correctly. This is called “The Mariko Aoki” phenomenon named after one of the first women…
Why is Crypto a Big Deal in Japan?
There are several cultural and economic factors that are driving adoption of cryptocurrencies in Japan, seemingly far ahead of countries like the U.S. It’s important to make the distinction between…
My potato salad is cold and other trade-offs in Japan
One day I was making one of my regular visits to the convenient store in Tokyo. They are just so darn convenient that I find myself mindlessly walking in sometimes…