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Life in Japan
Updated February 2026 Depending on where you live in the world you may or may not be familiar with the seasonal sniffles of hay fever, but hay fever in Japan is very common and particularly intense. With distinct seasons comes strong flora and lots of pollen floating around. You may find that when visiting Japan you start experiencing it for the first time. We’re here to walk you through the symptoms and the remedies of...
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Life in Japan
Updated February 2026 Depending on where you live in the world you may or may not be familiar with the seasonal sniffles of hay fever, but hay fever in Japan is very common and particularly...
Japanese Culture
When most people picture Japan in bloom, they picture sakura — those pale pink clouds of cherry blossoms that flood every social media feed each spring. And yes, sakura season is every bit as magical...
Food & Drink
If you’ve ever celebrated Valentine’s Day in Japan, you already know that it’s a bit different from what you might be used to back home. For starters, February 14th is all about women giving chocolate...
Study Trip
Tokyo has a reputation for being expensive, but for people in the know, it’s surprisingly affordable, especially with the current exchange rate. Many Study Trippers fear that they will run out of money or miss...
Learn Japanese
Expressing love in Japanese is probably very different from where you’re from, particularly if you come from a Western society. If you’re familiar with Japanese culture, you’ll know that a lot of the language is...
Study Trip
You’ve said goodbye to your new friends, packed your omiyage, and you’re already missing the convenience stores. We know the feeling. For many Study Trippers, a Study Trip isn’t just a holiday; it’s the start...
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