Japan Living Savvy

Map of Japan color coded by regions

How to be Japan Savvy? I’m not going to lie, as foreign countries go, Japan is definitely close to as foreign as it gets compared to the United States. Even with the best of intentions, it’s hard to learn everything there is about the nuances before you get here.

What makes you Japan Savvy?

Some of the basics:

You pay your utility bills at the convenience store (!!)
Being a wiz at navigating the trains.
Knowing how to sort your $@#! trash.

And so much more! Here lie all of the things I’ve found for making living in Japan easier and more fun. What tips do you have for living in Japan?

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