Life in Japan
Get the best and latest tips, resources, and hacks for life in Japan. Discover in-depth guides for how to deal with city office, pay bills, and other daily living in Japan topics.
Philippe Khin on Cracking Japan’s PR Visa in 4 Years and More

Philippe Khin on Cracking Japan’s PR Visa in 4 Years and More

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.
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MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
Women in Podcasting in Japan & the Shows to Know in 2021 

Women in Podcasting in Japan & the Shows to Know in 2021 

For all your listening needs, English-language podcasts by women living or working in Japan. Refresh your listening feed with these amazing finds.
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MailMate Team
MailMate Team  Executive Updates
Showdown: Japan's Digital Agency versus Showa-Era IT 
Business in Japan, Life in Japan August 30th, 2021

Showdown: Japan's Digital Agency versus Showa-Era IT 

Digitization in Japan—1 piece of the story so far. Here’s what happened, what needs fixing, and what happens next.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer