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Daily Life (sub-categories listed below Daily Life header if you scroll down)
Electronics
Etiquette
Food
Health
Study
Travel
Moving in Japan
Other
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Parenting/Family
From the Sempai - series
Q&A - series
Lifelines columns - Japan Times
Daily Life
Getting Started
Packing for Japan Q&A
What you need to know when moving to Japan
Make life easy - 8 tools for surviving in Japan
Toiletries/Personal Care
HOW TO: Find (good) deodorant in Japan
HOW TO: Find the haircare you need
HOW TO: Find hydrogen peroxide in Japan
HOW TO: Find ibuprofen in Japan
HOW TO: Find organic/natural personal care products
A guide to sanitary napkins in Japan
A guide to tampons in Japan
how to find skincare in Japan
how to find (good) toothpaste in Japan
6 places to find organic/natural personal care products online
shop in English at Japan's #1 e-drugstore
Japanese Deodorant: What's in it, What best, and What you think
A Guide to Sunscreen in Japan
Looking for Floss in Japan?
A Guide to Toothpaste in Japan
Help for Curly Hair in Japan
Shopping (including online)
how to return an item (to a store)
words to know when ordering online
how to arrange a home delivery
HOW TO: Find a Farmer's Market in Japan
The Ultimate Guide to Reading Food Labels in Japan
Where to Find Tall and Plus Size Clothing in Japan
Transportation
how to find bus routes/schedules online - part 1
how to find bus times/schedules online - part 2
how to look up train times (in English)
how to get a driver's license in Japan - part 1
how to get a driver's license in Japan - part 2
HOW TO: Survive without a car in Japan
HOW TO: Deliver your luggage to the airport
About Cycling and Biking in Japan
HOW TO: Find Shinkansen and Express Train Seating Charts
What to do if You're in a Car Accident in Japan - Part 1
What to do if You're in a Car Accident in Japan - Part 2
What to do if You're in a Car Accident in Japan - Part 3
Banking
HOW TO: Do a furikomi (bank transfer)HOW TO: Transfer Money To and From Japan
HOW TO: Apply for a Credit Card in Japan
HOW TO: Find a Credit Card in Japan
Mail/Shipping/Delivery
HOW TO: Get something redelivered (online) (Japan Post)
HOW TO: Arrange redelivery online with Yamato (Kuroneko)
HOW TO: Create an online account with Yamato (Kuroneko)
HOW TO: Create an online account with Sagawa
HOW TO: Ship electronics with lithium ion batterie...
HOW TO: Schedule a Redelivery with Sagawa
Laundry
HOW TO: Use hot/warm water in a Japanese washing machineHOW TO: Find out how fast your laundry will dry
A Guide to Laundry Detergent in Japan
A Guide to Dehumidifiers in Japan
Seasonal/Weather
8 ways to winterize your Japanese apartment (or house)A guide to heaters in Japan
HOW TO: Find a Christmas tree in Japan
HOW TO: Check the (accurate) weather in Japanese
Surviving the rainy season in Japan: 40 tips
how to find a good hanami spot (cherry blossom viewing)
A Survival Guide to Mosquito Repellent in Japan
HOW TO: Find anti-itch, insect bite medicine in Japan
40 + 5 more ways to survive the rainy season
HOW TO: Prevent and kill cockroaches
2011 Summer in Japan Roundup
Deodorize and more with Activated Charcoal
Yellow Sand in Japan: How does it affect you?
HOW TO: Stay cool without air conditioning: "Cool Air Fan" or 冷風扇
Resources for a Very Merry Christmas in Japan
Where to Find "Illuminations" (Christmas/Holiday Lights) in Japan
15 Ways to Survive Hay Fever Season in Japan
HOW TO: Find a fireworks festival (花火大会) this summer
HOW TO: Use an Air Conditioner in Japan
HOW TO: End Your Battle With Mold in the Bathroom
Where to See and Enjoy Japan's Fall Foliage 2012 (紅葉)
Misc.
HOW TO: Get a library card
What to do if your alien registration card is lost or stolen
HOW TO: Find a hair salon in Japan
4 Tips to Maintain Black Hair While Living in Japan
What is "Calorie Off" and why should you care?
Deodorize and More with Activated Charcoal
6 ways to find English-language books in Japan
What You Should Know About Life in Rural Japan
Leaving Japan: Thoughts and Advice [Interview]
A Guide to Convenience Store Copy, Print, and Fax Services in Japan
HOW TO: Upload and Print a Document at 7-11 and Circle K
HOW TO: Print in Japan Without Owning a Printer
HOW TO: Customize Your Drinks at Starbucks or Tully's in Japan
Electronics
HOW TO: Find a laptop with an English keyboard
make life easy - 8 tools for surviving in Japan
HOW TO: Use hot/warm water in a Japanese washing machine
Japan Goggles translates kanji from images
More Resources to Find a Laptop with an English Keyboard
Internet in Japan: Broadband (High-speed) Options and Basics
A Guide to Dehumidifiers in Japan
HOW TO: Use an Air Conditioner in Japan
HOW TO: Use Your Dehumidifier in Japan
Etiquette
How much money to give at a Japanese wedding?
How to not make a fool of yourself at a Japanese wedding
Sweat etiquette
Food
Where to find bulk, inexpensive nuts, seeds, spices and dried fruit
Where to find vitamins & supplements
Words to know when ordering online
What do I eat!?
HOW TO: Find a non-smoking restaurant in Japan
A list of Japan food blogs (useful for figuring cooking here in Japan!)
HOW TO: Find cheese in Japan
HOW TO: Find kale in Japan
What is "Calorie Off" and why should you care?
HOW TO: Find a Farmer's Market in Japan
Where to Get Veggie Box, Food Delivery Service in Japan
HOW TO: Sign up for a Veggie Box in Japanese (Oisix)
The Ultimate Guide to Reading Food Labels in Japan
HOW TO: Find Allergy-Friendly Food in Japan
How is Japanese sauce (ソース) different from... sauce? (+Recipe)
Japanese Phrase Cards for Vegans, Vegetarians, People With Food Allergies, or Other Dietary Restrictions
Spices and Herbs in Japan
HOW TO: Customize Your Drinks at Starbucks or Tully's in Japan
HOW TO: Find Allergy-Friendly Food in Japan
Health
Personal Care
HOW TO: Find the haircare you need
HOW TO: Find hydrogen peroxide in Japan
Where to find vitamins & supplements
Where to find bulk, inexpensive nuts, seeds, spices and dried fruit
HOW TO: Deal with allergies (rhinitis) in Japan
HOW TO: Find organic/natural personal care products
A guide to sanitary napkins in Japan
A guide to tampons in Japan
HOW TO: Find skincare in Japan
HOW TO: Find (good) toothpaste in Japan
shop in English at Japan's #1 e-drugstore
HOW TO: Beat hay fever in Japan
6 places to find organic/natural personal care products online
HOW TO: Find pollen counts in Japan (guest post from Paul of Just Another Day in Japan)
Japanese Deodorant: What's in it, What best, and What you think
A Guide to Sunscreen in Japan
Contraception in Japan: Condoms, IUDs and Calendar-based methods
Looking for Floss in Japan?
A Guide to Toothpaste in Japan
HOW TO: Find a pregnancy test in Japan
What is "Calorie Off", and why should you care?
A Survival Guide to Mosquito Repellent in Japan
HOW TO: Find anti-itch, insect bite medicine in Japan
Contraception in Japan: Getting an IUD
15 Ways to Survive Hay Fever Season in Japan
HOW TO: Find a Clinic or Hospital That Prescribes Birth Control Pills or Emergency Contraception
Beauty, Skincare, Organics, and Starting a Business in Japan [Interview]
How to Manage Afro Textured Hair in Japan
Medical
HOW TO: Translate medical terms (English to Japanese)
Dealing with a serious illness in Japan
How NOT to get a diagnosis at the doctor
A tool to translate symptoms online and print for doctor
HOW TO: Find ibuprofen in Japan
HOW TO: Find medicine for a canker sore
7 words to know when you have a cold
HOW TO: Find Tylenol in Japan
A guide to birth control pills in Japan
HOW TO: Find motion sickness medication in Japan
Powdered Prescription? Try Capsules
HOW TO: Look up Japanese medicine
Need help finding (or calling) a doctor in Japan? Try this resource.
Healthcare in Japan: Checkup Options
Chiropractic Care in Japan - How it's different, h...
Dermatology in Japan: What it's like, and answers to your questions [Interview]
Study
HOW TO: Look up Japanese medicine
Need help finding (or calling) a doctor in Japan? Try this resource.
Healthcare in Japan: Checkup Options
Chiropractic Care in Japan - How it's different, h...
Dermatology in Japan: What it's like, and answers to your questions [Interview]
Study
Make life easy - 8 tools for surviving in Japan
Tweeting, studying and all things japanese
Tools for studying Japanese
Japan Goggles translates kanji from images
Travel
Transportation
HOW TO: Find bus routes/schedules online - part 1
HOW TO: Find bus times/schedules online - part 2
how to get a driver's license in Japan - part 2
HOW TO: Find Shinkansen and Express Train Seating Charts
What to do if You're in a Car Accident in Japan - Part 1
What to do if You're in a Car Accident in Japan - Part 2
What to do if You're in a Car Accident in Japan - Part 3
Places
HOW TO: Find Shinkansen and Express Train Seating Charts
What to do if You're in a Car Accident in Japan - Part 1
What to do if You're in a Car Accident in Japan - Part 2
What to do if You're in a Car Accident in Japan - Part 3
Places
where to chill out in Shizuoka this summer
a beach off the beaten path
traveling in Hakone
wisteria in Shizuoka
how to find a good hanami spot (cherry blossom viewing)
HOW TO: Find a fireworks festival (花火大会) this summer
HOW TO: Find a recreational pool or water park in Japan
Fukuroi Fireworks Festival - with photos
HOW TO: Find hiking trails in Japan
10 reasons to visit (or not visit) Shizuoka
Traveling the Izu Peninsula
HOW TO: Find and enjoy Autumn leaves (kouyou)
Other Advice
HOW TO: Deliver your luggage to the airport
HOW TO: Take great travel photos when you visit Japan (guest post from Japan Dave)Traveling the Izu Peninsula
HOW TO: Find and enjoy Autumn leaves (kouyou)
Other Advice
HOW TO: Deliver your luggage to the airport
HOW TO: Find motion sickness medication in Japan
HOW TO: Check the (accurate) weather in Japanese
HOW TO: Make a hotel reservation online (in Japanese)
HOW TO: Find outdoor gear in Japan (list of resources)
Accommodation in Japan: Share Houses
HOW TO: Save Money While Traveling in Japan
Moving in Japan
Looking for a Pet-friendly Apartment in Japan? Here are 7 Things You Should Know
HOW TO: Search for an Apartment in Japan - Part 1
Other
how to have a "cheap" wedding in Japan
surviving the rainy season in Japan: 40 tips
how to find outdoor gear in Japan (list of resources)
how to find hiking trails in Japan
how to find a Christmas tree in Japan
how to find a good hanami spot (cherry blossom viewing)
English Language Magazines in Japan
7 tips for going to the movies in Japan
6 reasons you should use bamboo charcoal (takesumi)
5 Ways to Not Stand Out in Japan
Alien Registration Card: Poll results and responses
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Pregnant in Japan: Resources
Pregnant in Japan: How to find a doctor, hospital or midwife
Pregnant in Japan: Diet, Nutrition and Weight Gain
Pregnant in Japan: Visiting the Doctor and What to Expect
HOW TO: Find a pregnancy test in Japan
Giving Birth in Japan: My Experience - Part 1
Giving Birth in Japan: My Experience - Part 2, Clinic Stay
How to Have a Baby (and Not a Nervous Breakdown) in Japan
Giving Birth in Japan: My Husband's Experience
Giving Birth in Japan: Reflections and Advice
Parenting/Family
Breastfeeding in Japan: Nursing Room Locator App
Breastfeeding in Japan: Nursing Room Locators
Choosing a School in Japan for Your Kids
Ultimate Guide to Baby Products in Japan - Part 1
From the Sempai - Series
HOW TO: Find skincare in Japan - Yu Ming of Beauty Box
Five tips from Rachael of Tokyo Terrace
Five tips from Shirley of Lovely Lanvin
10 tips from Nadia of Ethical Nippon
HOW TO: Take great travel photos when you visit Japan
HOW TO: Find pollen counts in Japan (guest post from Paul of Just Another Day in Japan)
5 ways to survive working for an Eikaiwa (conversation school) (from Ali of Haikugirl's Japan)
4 Tips to Maintain Black Hair While Living in Japan (from Amanda of Whoa I'm in Japan)
About Cycling and Biking in Japan (from Erica of Expatria Baby)
5 Ways to Not Stand Out in Japan (from Caroline of C. Life in Japan)
How to Have a Baby (and Not a Nervous Breakdown) in Japan (from Erica of Expatria Baby)
Q & A series
QA: Squash in Japan?
QA: Downy Wrinkle Releaser in Japan?
QA: Satellite TV in Japan?
QA: How to send gift money to Japan from overseas?
QA: Looking for contact lenses...
QA: Eye makeup remover in Japan?
QA: Making friends in Japan?
QA: Swimming with a tattoo?
QA: How to avoid Sodium Lauryl Sulfate?
Q&A: Order from Japan?
Q&A: How to find a hair diffuser?
Q&A: Opticians, Glasses in Japan
Q&A: Travel insurance options?
Q&A: Concert tickets in Japan
Q&A: Where to Find Double-Walled Cardboard Boxes
Q&A: Apartment Hunting in Tokyo and Yokohama
Q&A: Where to Find Double-Walled Cardboard Boxes
Q&A: Finding a Vet and Pet-sitters in Japan
Lifelines columns - The Japan Times
English Language Magazines in Japan - Part 1
English Language Magazines in Japan - Part 2
HOW TO: Navigate the switch from analog to digital TV this summer
Understanding the Japanese pension system
Preparing a Will in Japan
Immigration Changes Coming in 2012
Official Name Changes & Pension Pay-in Requirements
Choosing a School in Japan for Your Kids
Got mold? Tenant rights in serious situations
Japan Import Tax: The Basics
What You Should Know About Donating Blood in Japan...
Volunteering in Japan: Children's Homes and Opportunities for Non-Japanese Speakers
HOW TO: Become an Organ Donor in Japan
HOW TO: Get a Self-Sponsored Visa to Work in Japan
Can you keep your visa if you leave your job?
