As April draws in and Japan gets warmer, Hanami season still drives on. We’re still going around and discovering more interesting parks to go. However, did you know that there is a one thousand-year old Cherry Blossom Tree still alive and kicking in the Fukushima region? Yes, folks, the Miharu Takizakura tree is located in …
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Welcome to the A lot for a little series! Here I’ll post reviews and ideas of things to do in Tokyo and Japan that are fulfilling and not necessarily expensive, in true frugal fashion. Early April is Sakura blossoming season in Japan, and the Japanese have a tradition of going on hanami 花見, literally “flower …
I’m a twenty-something expatriate living currently in Japan. I aim to disprove any misconceptions one may have regarding one aspect of living here: that it is impossible to save any money or live frugally because of the high cost of living. I certainly do, and aim to show you, practically how to do it. Having …
The Frugal Expatriate 