Maya ☘︎

today24d ago

If you're living in Japan and trying to save money, eat healthier, or just survive a busy schedule — making your own bento is one of the best habits you can build. And no, we’re not talking about super aesthetic Insta-worthy bento with cut-out panda faces (unless you’re into that 😅). This is about

Maya ☘︎

today1mo ago

Not gonna lie — cooking in Japan can feel intimidating at first: weird vegetables, mystery sauces, and no oven 😅 But after living here a while, I realized you can make quick, cheap, and actually pretty healthy Japanese meals in like 10 minutes (or less). No crazy ingredients, no deep frying — just

KonohaTort

today1mo ago

So… side hustles. Whether you're a student, ALT, freelancer, or just trying to make your yen go further, you've probably wondered: > 💭 "Can I even do a side job legally in Japan? What’s actually worth the time?" After living here for a while and trying a few things myself (some wins, some flops), h

Maya ☘︎

today1mo ago

If you live in Tokyo and need a quiet spot to study, write, or get some deep work done—but don’t want to fight for outlets at Starbucks or be surrounded by tourists—this one’s for you. After bouncing between cafés, libraries, and coworking spaces, I’ve found some actually quiet places around Tokyo w

KonohaTort

today1mo ago

If you’re living in Japan or here long-term, you’ve probably felt the itch to travel… but without blowing your entire paycheck. 🤑 I’ve done a bunch of budget trips (solo and with friends), and after some trial and error, I’ve found a few reliable overnight travel hacks that save both time and money