Welcome to Japan Life Diary
We are a multicultural couple living in Japan — Go 🇭🇰 from Hong Kong and Sunny 🇰🇷 from South Korea. We left our home countries to build a new life together in Japan, our adopted third home.
🌏 Why We Came to Japan
Starting from scratch in a third country was equal parts exciting and overwhelming — navigating visa applications, apartment hunting, language barriers, and cultural differences all at once.
Japan Life Diary was born from that experience. This is a web magazine for expats living in Japan — or anyone dreaming of making Japan their home. We share real stories, honest advice, and practical guides based on our own daily life here in Tokyo. 📖💡
📝 What We Write About
- 🛋️ Housing & Lifestyle — Making the most of Japanese living spaces, with an interior designer’s eye
- 👛 Daily Life & Money — Budgeting tips, banking, and smart ways to save in Japan
- 🍣 Travel & Local Eats — Hidden gems, local restaurants, and weekend adventures
- 🏮 Language & Culture — Navigating the beautiful and sometimes puzzling world of Japanese culture
🐾 Meet Our Family
Our home is filled with four languages — Japanese, English, Cantonese, and Korean. And two very important residents: Yuki the orange tabby 🐈 and Ruka the fluffy black cat 🐈⬛. They may just make a guest appearance on the blog from time to time.
🍀 We Hope This Helps
Whether you just arrived in Japan or have been here for years, we hope our experiences make your life here a little easier, richer, and more enjoyable. ✨