Bitsii

Bitsii is an award-winning designer, having specialized in socially responsible interior design. Currently living in a remote part of Shikoku, she shares videos and articles about her home, garden, and cultural experiences as a foreigner in the Japanese Countryside.

Recent Articles

Are iTalki Japanese Lessons Right for You? An iTalki for Japanese Review

iTalki for Japanese Review Having recently introduced iTalki briefly as...

It Was a Disaster for This Family to Move to Japan’s Countryside (And What We Can Learn From It)

Japanese family leaves Tokyo for the inaka, only to...

“Cheap Houses Japan” Newsletter Review

A Cheap Houses Japan Newsletter Review (From Someone Actually...

What Kind of Visa Do I Need to Move to Japan? A Flow Chart

How to Qualify to Live In Japan; A Visa...

3 Major Obstacles in Japanese Countryside Life

Are you wondering what it's like to live in...

Everything You Need to Start Living in Japan as a Foreigner

The getting-settled-in-Japan checklist: what you need for your new...

Are iTalki Japanese Lessons Right for You? An iTalki for Japanese Review

iTalki for Japanese Review Having recently introduced iTalki briefly as a sponsor on my YouTube channel, I wanted to provide a bit more insight into...

It Was a Disaster for This Family to Move to Japan’s Countryside (And What We Can Learn From It)

Japanese family leaves Tokyo for the inaka, only to be met by social disaster. #移住失敗 (#ImmigrationFailure) Kyoryokutai (Japan's Chiiki Okoshi Kyoryokutai or JOCV) is a professional...

“Cheap Houses Japan” Newsletter Review

A Cheap Houses Japan Newsletter Review (From Someone Actually Living in a Cheap House in Japan) The most convenient way to start understanding the residential...

What Kind of Visa Do I Need to Move to Japan? A Flow Chart

How to Qualify to Live In Japan; A Visa Flow Chart For those of you on a mission but unsure of the best visa path...

3 Major Obstacles in Japanese Countryside Life

Are you wondering what it's like to live in the Japanese countryside? I've lived in the Japanese countryside for two years now. Moving here...

Everything You Need to Start Living in Japan as a Foreigner

The getting-settled-in-Japan checklist: what you need for your new life in Japan You’ve found a job and a house in Japan, ticket in hand and...