Alex Rivera
Travel & Living Editor
6 years in Japan
Expat guide. Helps people actually move to and navigate Japan.
Moved from London to Tokyo in 2018. Went through the full gaijin experience—visa, housing, banking, the works. Now writes the guide he wished he had.
Tokyo
Expertise
Moving to Tokyo, expat life, travel, Kyoto vs Tokyo, onsen
Articles by Alex Rivera
Travel
Autumn in Japan 2026: Fall Foliage, Festivals and Best Places to Visit
Jun 30·12m
Food & Drink
Best Ramen in Tokyo: The Definitive 2026 Guide
Jun 30·12m
Living
Japanese Work Culture: What Expats Need to Know in 2026
Jun 30·14m
Tokyo Guide
Kyoto's Best Outdoor Rooftop Bars (2026)
Jun 6·10m
Travel
Summer in Japan 2026: Weather, Festivals, and Where to Go
Jun 5·11m
How To
Japan Train Etiquette: Rules Every Traveler Should Know (2026)
Jun 4·9m
Travel
Cherry Blossom Japan 2026: When and Where to See Sakura
Jun 3·11m
Travel
Fukuoka Travel Guide: Japan's Most Livable City (2026)
Jun 3·10m
Travel
Hiroshima Travel Guide: What to See, Eat, and Know (2026)
Jun 3·11m
Living
Japan Banking Guide for Expats and Foreigners (2026)
Jun 3·10m
Living
Japan Visa Guide: Types, Requirements, and How to Apply (2026)
Jun 3·12m
Living
Living in Kobe as an Expat: The Honest Guide
Jun 3·11m
Living
Living in Osaka as an Expat: The Honest Guide
Jun 3·11m
Travel
Best Day Trips from Tokyo: 8 Trips Worth Taking (2026)
Feb 12·11m
Tokyo Guide
Japan Travel FAQ: Answers to Every Question (2025)
Mar 22·12m
Travel
Japan Travel Tips: 25 Things to Know Before You Go (2025)
Mar 18·10m
Tokyo Guide
What to Do in Japan: First-Time Visitor Guide (2025)
Mar 18·10m
Travel
Japan Itinerary 2 Weeks: The Perfect Two-Week Japan Trip (2025)
Mar 16·12m
How To
How to Use the Tokyo Metro: Complete Beginner's Guide (2025)
Mar 15·7m
How To
Essential Japanese Phrases for Travel (2025): What You Actually Need
Mar 13·7m
Travel
Kyoto vs Tokyo: Which City Should You Visit?
Mar 1·8m
Living
Moving to Tokyo: A Complete Expat Guide
Feb 28·12m
How To
What is an Onsen? Japanese Onsen Etiquette Guide (2025)
Jan 28·7m