Philippe Khin, at only 25, cracked Japan’s permanent residence visa in 4 years—which usually takes 10 years to obtain. Read about his journey, his startup, and his inspiring work philosophy.

New features—for clearer assessments of your money and your time. Also, a Squid Game meme because it works here (you’ll see).

Enjoy this candid conversation on growing and leading the BIJ online community!

It’s been over a month since our first-ever software update, and we’re aiming to make this regular because the updates keep rolling out…

What is it like as an editor of a media company in Japan? How does one choose which stories to pursue and publish? And much more. 

For all your listening needs, English-language podcasts by women living or working in Japan. Refresh your listening feed with these amazing finds.

What people often get wrong about marketing, the most recent marketing campaign that caught his eye + prompted action, and much more.

Everything expats should know about TELL, the hotline & counseling service, saving lives and championing better mental health in Japan. 

Cross-cultural specialist Kiyoshi Matsumoto on Japan’s feudalist past and how it shows up in present-day Japan, the bizarre movement of 1867, and what Japan can—and should—do better.  

In fact, this isn’t the first update to our software—not by a long shot. But it is the first time we’re featuring updates on our blog! 

A premium Columbian coffee brand enters Japan, tips on importing goods, the importance of finding the right partners, and how to create a stellar morning coffee ritual. 

10 times you meant to say one thing but said something else instead. A compilation to help you feel better about whatever Japanese blunder you just made. You're not alone, and we can prove it.

5 hand-selected options for those looking for holiday vibes packed into the space of a weekend—all accessible from Tokyo.

Enjoy this candid conversation with Golden of Apts.jp, a real estate agency that focuses on simplifying the apartment-renting process for expats in the Tokyo area.

Ichiro Kawai of Accounting Intelligence on the 3 questions to ask to determine if an accounting firm is the right fit and more industry insights you’ll want to know.

How many of these are you doing? 10+ ideas to improve your life in Japan, starting today, shared by long-time, experienced foreign residents of Japan. 

Did you miss the Clubhouse event? Get the quick recap of incisive insights on how TokyoMate is changing the landscape for foreign executives doing business in Japan.

All the basics covered in one handy article. Get a step-by-step flowchart of the vaccination process and all the essentials about booking your COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

From small aha! moments to astute insights, 10 C-suite executives and industry experts shared their most recent revelations regarding working in Japan. 

Let go of deadweight, discover alternatives to under-performing methods, and streamline your processes to gain a significant, competitive advantage for your business in Japan.