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Alex Rivera
Travel & Living Editor
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 · 6 years in Japan
Mainly writes about: Moving to Tokyo, expat life, travel, Kyoto vs Tokyo, onsen
Articles by Alex Rivera
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