Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!You've likely heard that Shibuya and Shinjuku have implemented a public drinking ban on Halloween. Just as many clubs in the West have a 'Don't come Mondays' approach, local governments have announced a 'Don't co...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!You're likely no stranger to the amazing flavors unique to Japanese cuisine, but if you're living outside of Japan, how certain are you that it's really authentic? I'm sure its probably no surprise you won't find...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!The English teaching route to a quick visa approval and sponsor works for some, but it's certainly not for everyone. Whether you have a specialized set of skills or don't, here are a handful of articles written b...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!So you've got game and you've lined up a date - congratulations! Or maybe you're planning to spend a little time in Japan and are hoping that a little romance is on the cards. But the real question is... Where d...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!You're not the first person to think the kanji for 犬 (dog) looks like 太る (fat)! I know I've gotten them mixed up and felt like a dummy once or twice. So, don't be discouraged! Some languages are certainly hard...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!Tokyo, and by extension Japan, often get hit with the label of 'one of the world's most expensive places to live.' But let's cut through that noise in a word - nope.So, without any further adieu, let's dive into...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!Let's be honest. "I'm going to Japan" means "I'm going to Tokyo" for the most part, right? But there's a lot more to the Land of the Rising Sun than these city lights, we promise you! From hand feeding deer to ad...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!This week, we're strolling a little of the beaten path! I often hear of Japan travel plans centred around onsen (hot springs), otera (temples), and sushi - which are all fantastic... BUT THERE'S SO MUCH MORE TO J...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!I'm sure you've heard the saying, "It's not the heat. It's the humidity." In Japan, I assure you it is a combination of both. However, don't let that deter you from all the wonderful things summer in Japan has to...
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!Whether you're here for a short trip or have been here a decade, there's never a shortage of things to do around Tokyo! Today, we're looking at Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Tokyo-wide things-to-do covering events (even...
