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Lifestyle & Culture

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...

Culture

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...

Home & Garden

“Cheap Houses Japan” Newsletter Review

A Cheap Houses Japan Newsletter Review (From Someone Actually Living in a Cheap House in Japan) The most convenient...

How-To

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...

Lifestyle

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...

Lifestyle & Culture

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...

Home & Garden

Akiya House Journal 3: Kitchen Remodel

Hi all! I'm excited to share an update on our kitchen renovation in our akiya in the inaka...

Home & Garden

We Moved to a Mountainside House in the Japanese Countryside

We finished moving! I've lived in the Japanese Countryside for about two years now. My previous residence was...

Home & Garden

My Akiya House Is Available for Rent

*** Nov. 2023 update: this house is currently rented, but will be available March 2024. Serious inquiries should...

Home & Garden

Akiya House Journal 2: Unforeseen Lessons in Intentional Living

https://youtu.be/fxen1bS_AYI Unexpected lessons from Japan life Living in Japan, I've been exposed to intricate facets of Japanese culture. Yet, I've...

Ehime

How I Learned to Live a Slow Life From Silk Farming in Japan

https://youtu.be/q_rIzhazEp4 Slow life lessons from Japan's Silk Farming Industry The practice of silk farming in Japan (sericulture) may seem like...

Gardening

Ishigaki: Traditional Japanese Stone Walls in Landscape Design

Ishigaki (石壁) stone walls explained: a primer in ishigaki history, design, and DIY Traditional Japanese stone walls, or in...

Home & Garden

Akiya House Journal 1: My First Akiya in Japan

Here is the first video walkthrough tour of my akiya house in rural Japan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpEegVz3Mkw Life has been pretty hectic...

Home & Garden

How I Live For $900/Month: My Cost of Living in Rural Japan

A Personal Case Study: My Experiences and Expenses Living in the Japanese Countryside I’ve lived in a handful of...

Lifestyle & Culture

What is the “inaka?” The low-down on the Japanese countryside.

What is the meaning of inaka? "Inaka" (田舎) is a Japanese word that translates to "countryside" or "rural area"...

Resources

Intro to Akiyas, Kominkas, and Old Houses in Japan

Old Houses in Japan A Rich Architectural Heritage: Old Houses in Japan Japan boasts a rich architectural heritage steeped in...

Resources

Visas for Japan: Immigration Lawyer Directory

Dreaming of immersing yourself in the vibrant culture, picturesque landscapes, and rich heritage of Japan? Living in Japan...

Gardening

Why You Should Grow Salad: The Ultimate Salad Garden Guide

The Inspiring World of Salad Gardens: A Guide to Growing Fresh and Healthy Everyday Meals I used to be...

Resources

BEST Shoes to Travel or Live in Japan

I remember well the first time I took a Japan trip. I had brought a pair of hightops....

Lifestyle

You Aren’t Better Than Teaching English in Japan

An opinion on the role of teaching English in Japan. I get messages from people all the time...

Rural Travel

Sadamisaki Peninsula: Japan’s Serene Seaside Travel Destination

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-nhLq73xdo Japan’s rural travel gem Are you searching for an authentic and off-the-beaten-path travel destination in Japan? Look no further...

Lifestyle

The Challenges of Living in Rural Japan

Preparing for the Challenges of Life in Rural Japan Living in Japan can be a unique and exciting experience....

Lifestyle

Intentional Lifestyle in Japan’s Serene Countryside

Escaping the Chaos: Embracing Serenity in Japan's Countryside through Intentional Living In recent years, intentional lifestyle has become a...

Lifestyle

How the “Real Japan” Offers Healing to Depleted Individuals

Real Japan: Authentic Tradition embedded in Nature When most people think of Japan, they envision bright lights, crowded streets,...

Lifestyle

Slow Living in Japan

Creating an Intentional Lifestyle in the Japanese Countryside If you had asked me a few year ago if I...

Ehime

Japanese Garden Hidden Gem: Garyu Sanso Ehime Garden

A Beautiful and Creative Ehime Garden Garyu Sanso (臥龍山荘) is a historic villa with mossy Japanese garden in Ozu,...

People

Q&A with Bitsii

Questions Answered from the Bitsii in Inaka YouTube channel. I’m surprised and delighted to have this much interest on...