The 2025 Japan Census deadline is Oct. 8. Here's why skipping it can cost you up to ¥500,000 and deny you Permanent Residency ...

One way to make a great first impression in your new workplace or school is to address people in Japanese correctly. Using the right honorific shows your level of Japanese cultural awareness, your ...

The next big earthquake in Japan could strike anytime. Learn about the risks, expert predictions and steps to stay safe and prepared. Navigating earthquakes is a tricky part of living in Japan. In the ...

Although Nagoya, in Aichi Prefecture, is Japan’s fourth largest city, it often gets overlooked in favor of places like Tokyo or Osaka. Even locals joke that their city doesn’t have anything special to ...

Shimokitazawa, “Shimokita” to the locals or just “Shimo” to the syllable-adverse is a southwestern corner of the capital city that’s been touted as a hipster haven, a thrift store goldmine, an ...

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 ...

Learn about self-defense laws in Japan, including what counts as reasonable defense, when it's allowed, and how important it is to walk away. So you’re out enjoying a night in Japan, drinking at an ...

Many people don’t know or even think about inheritance laws until they are affected by them. They differ by country, and understanding inheritance laws in your native country can be challenging enough ...

Japan’s southern island, Okinawa, almost feels like an extra character in The Karate Kid and its spin-off Netflix series, Cobra Kai. Mr. Miyagi’s love of the islands, the lore of its ancient fighting ...

Ever wondered what happens if you go to prison in Japan? Find out about daily routines, rules and the challenges foreign inmates face. It’s a situation most foreigners don’t anticipate, but it happens ...

We know you're not trying to be a bad tourist, but everyone occasionally breaks one of these unspoken rules in Japan. Japan is famous for its unspoken social norms. While locals have had these drilled ...

The Golden Route is the quintessential travel itinerary for first-time visitors to Japan. It traditionally includes Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and (sometimes) Hiroshima, offering a well-rounded introduction ...