San Francisco Chronicle on MSN

Why more Japanese Americans are moving to Japan - and questioning what ‘home' means

As costs of living increase in the U.S. and the Japanese yen falls, more Americans are moving to Japan. But it's more than just economics. The ancestral home is calling to some Japanese Americans.

'Japan Is Living In 2080': The Japanese Ice Cream Machine Americans Can't Wrap Their Heads Around

Japan is, without a doubt, living the dream when it comes to food. From convenience to sushi and now to this amazing ice ...

I spent years worrying I'd break Japan's rules and social norms. Moving here showed me just how much tourists overthink them.

As a resident of Japan, I've seen tourists to my country scared to break rules or make etiquette mistakes. But respect ...
CNBC

24-year-old American lives on $1,700 a month in the Japanese countryside, pays $238 in rent: 'Things are a lot cheaper out here'

While working as a teacher in Atlanta, Georgia, Lexi Smith, 24, found herself dreaming of seeing more of the world and living a simpler life. "I wasn't quite loving the school system from having an ...
Life Where I'm From on MSN

What life is like in Japan’s least populated town

Discover Kofu, Japan’s smallest town, where every day feels like a close-knit community gathering. In this video, we talk to ...
CNBC

23-year-old American pays $483/month in rent to live alone in Japan: I could never 'afford something like this' in the U.S.

I'd imagine people usually feel anxious about making a drastic life change like picking up and moving to a new country. But I remember sitting in the airport in Los Angeles, Tony Tony Chopper water ...
Forbes

What It Means To Be Wealthy In Japan

From affordable living costs to cultural richness, discover how far your money might go if exploring Japan and what it means to be wealthy in the land of the rising sun. Japan is a fascinating ...