The cost of living per month in Japan is around ¥160,000, which translates to $1,140 USD as of November 2022. This includes things like rent, food, and other spending money. However, as with any budget there are many personal factors that can bring that number up or down such as cars and rent. Read on to learn more.
The JR Pass is Japan's famous gateway to making train travel easy. It gives foreign tourists access to all JR (Japan Rail) trains in Japan, which is most of the country’s trains outside of some subway and rail systems in cities. You can buy 7, 14, or 21-day passes and can also upgrade it for premium benefits. Read on to find out whether it's the right fit for your trip.
Train ticket prices in Japan range from ¥500 for short trips to ¥5,000 and more when traveling between cities. Some trains are more expensive than others, and sometime it's even better to fly. Read on to get all of the train ticket tips.
Moving to Japan without knowing Japanese can be a challenge, but it’s far from impossible. English teaching companies prefer that you don’t speak Japanese in schools, and if you get a job with one, they’ll organize the hardest parts of moving. Looking for other work may prove more difficult, unfortunately.