Romance across cultures and languages can be difficult—but never impossible

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Relationship Advice Wanted

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By Hilary Keyes
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Romance, Good Food And An Evening To Remember

Date Night Restaurants in Tokyo at Every Budget

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Illuminations, Fried Chicken and Sexy Mrs Claus

Japanese Christmas Culture Shock and the Ideal Holi-Date

By Hilary Keyes
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Expats Share Tips For Lifting Your Spirits

How To Get Back On Your Feet After All Your Friends Leave Japan

By Katheryn Gronauer
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Questions From Readers Answered

Letters From Japan: “My Boyfriend Suddenly Changed” & “I Thought He Liked Me”

By Hilary Keyes
December 15, 2024 | Ask Hilary, Relationships

Are These Events Still Selling A Long Lost Dream?

Konkatsu: A Look Into Japan’s Spouse Hunting Parties

By Aya Satoh Hoshina
December 8, 2024 | Lifestyle, Relationships

Help Everyone Make The Best First Impression

Introducing Your Japanese Partner to Your Family

By Rachel Crane
November 3, 2024 | Families, Relationships

A Guide To Saying 'I Love You' In Japan Without Actually Saying It

Love Confessions in Japanese: What To Say To Win Them Over

By Hilary Keyes
October 27, 2024 | Lifestyle, Relationships

A Girl's Guide to Japan's 'No Tell' Motels

Love Hotels in Japan: What You Need To Know Before You Go

By Hilary Keyes
September 10, 2024 | Lifestyle, Relationships

Why Are People In Japan Marrying Their Friends Instead Of Searching For Romance?

All About Friendship Marriage in Japan

By Elizabeth Sok
August 29, 2024 | LGBTQ+, Love & Relationships, Relationships