Relo Japan

Living in Japan, especially in Kansai , can be difficult, but the internet has many resources to make things easier.  An iPhone or other smart phone can put those resources at your fingertips wherever you find yourself in Japan through a variety of easily downloadable applications. If you already have an iPhone or are thinking about one, I collected a list of the most useful programs for people living in Kansai. Free apps are labeled, but please follow the links the provided links to check the current prices of the rest. This list is a companion list to the most useful apps for people living in Japan generally. The Best Smart Phone Apps for Living in Kansai OpenRice Cost: Free What it does: Finding a new place to eat has been made incredibly easy with OpenRice. For newcomers to Japan as well as seasoned locals, this is the go-to app to find new tasty meals guaranteed to tickle your taste buds. The app breaks down dining choices into ramen, sushi/sashimi, cafes, takoyaki, yakiniku, and donburi. Those interested in trying something a bit more elegant, can even browse for Michelin star restaurants. Why it’s great: OpenRice is incredibly useful especially in a place of…