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 ...

Looking for a Shimoda day trip? Here’s the quick pitch: a no-fuss, high-reward day trip to Izu in Shizuoka Prefecture with pretty stops, good coffee and seafood that actually lives up to the hype. If ...

Download this vending machine app and enjoy three free drinks in Japan. You might need it if you're ever short on change. Japan is famous for its vending machines, and Suntory is basically bribing you ...

You don’t need to travel north to taste the best of what Hokkaido has to offer, as dozens of food stalls serving regional favorites set up shop in Tokyo. From fresh seafood and ramen to dairy treats, ...

Looking for creative ways to teach? These English lessons in Japan double as fun classroom games—perfect for engaging students of all levels. If you’ve ever tried learning Japanese, you know that even ...

Head to Kyoto Aquarium and check out approximately 170 jellyfish wind chimes inspired by the 24 species of jellyfish kept there. Alongside the wind chimes, see specially crafted jellyfish-inspired ...

Living in Japan is a lot like growing up. Sometimes it’s lonely. Sometimes you’re angry and just looking to fit in. Things can get dark without an outlet. For some of us, that outlet is hardcore.

A handy list of some similar sounding and oft-confused Japanese terms.