Bianca is a Tokyo-based writer and designer from the Philippines. After studying in Hong Kong, she moved to Japan to dive ...

Running out of room? Explore the best self-storage options in Japan, from coin lockers to indoor, climate-controlled units ...

The Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks is back again for autumn 2025! See a spectacular fireworks display lasting around five minutes. On Saturday, October 4, there will be a special event to commemorate the ...

Struggling to make friends in Japan? It’s easy to blame culture or racism, but the truth is sometimes the problem isn’t Japan, it’s you.

Download this vending machine app and enjoy three free drinks in Japan. You might need it if you're ever short on change.

Apply to the open position in this week's Top Jobs in Japan! Check out the openings in teaching, hospitality, sales and more.

Getting married in Japan comes down to filing the correct paperwork. The process and required documents vary depending on the expat’s home country and the nationality of the person they are marrying.

Thinking about switching from dispatch to direct hire in Japan? Learn the laws, loopholes and steps to gain stability and benefits. Many people starting work in Japan often have to settle for ...

Is Japan the best country for English teachers? Compare salaries, benefits, and lifestyle to see why it’s a top choice for teaching abroad. Teaching English is a popular and relatively easy way for ...

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 ...

If you’ve spent any time learning Japanese or just getting around Japan, you’ve probably come across romaji—the Roman alphabet version of Japanese. It shows up on signs, maps, train stations and in ...

Japan is known for being one of the safest and most welcoming countries for travelers, with clean streets, fast and reliable trains and plenty of must-see sights that will last a lifetime. Most ...