Decades ago, studying Japanese required flipping through heavy paper dictionaries or carrying a denshi jisho (a pocket-sized electronic dictionary) that instantly became the ultimate status symbol for ...

JR East is retiring the iconic Suica Penguin after 25 years. Are the bizarre new mascot candidates really that bad, or is all of Japan just grieving?

Looking for the best carrot cake in Tokyo? Meet Kyle's Good Finds in Nakano, serving legendary American homestyle bakes for over 30 years. Finding honest, American homestyle baking in Tokyo often ...

If you’ve ever stood in two different lines on two different days just to update your cards—at Immigration, at city hall—you might like this. Starting June 14, 2026, Japan is rolling out the Specified ...

Do you need N2 to work in Japan now? Here’s what the new language requirement for the Engineer/Specialist visa actually means. Japan is tightening its most common work visa—the Engineer/Specialist in ...

Located in central Honshu, Nagoya has great opportunities for winter skiing and snowboarding in Japan. You can reach excellent ski resorts in Gifu, Nagano, Mie and even Aichi within a few hours from ...

Explore San’in Kaigan National Park, where coastline, fishing villages, hot springs and food culture fall into rhythm with Japan's coastline. Japan is often introduced through Tokyo, Osaka and ...

Learn how to be an influencer in Japan legally. What counts as paid work, which visas allow it and when you need permission. Traveling across prefectures, staying in onsen hotels for free and dining ...

Tap into your creative side and learn the basics of Risograph printing in Harajuku. Here's how to join and what to expect. Living in Tokyo means that you’ll never run out of things to do. There’s ...

Learn who’s responsible for home repairs in Japan, how to find repair services, and what Japanese words to use when things break. Are you dealing with a broken air conditioner, leaky faucet, or ...

PokéPark Kanto opens in 2026 as the first Pokemon theme park in Japan. Located in Yomiuriland, it features outdoor zones based on the games. Japan is getting its first Pokémon theme park in 2026, and ...

Japan is safe, but not risk-free. From mountain rescues to drug laws and shady bars, here are the most dangerous things you can do in Japan. By most measures, Japan is a very safe country. Japan has a ...