The start of autumn in Tokyo couldn’t be busier. This month, we’ve chosen the best festivals, art events, and cultural ...

Running until the middle of October, here’s why you need to check out Design Ah! Exhibition Neo while you can.

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

Japan will hire 50,000 Indian workers in tech, nursing and more. Learn how Indians can work in Japan, apply and build a new ...

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

The polite version of “FYI” is nen no tame kyoyu sasete itadakimasu (念のため共有させていただきます). Use it to pass along documents or ...

Osaka weekly events for Sept. 9–15, 2025. Festivals, concerts, exhibitions and more—your guide to what’s happening in Osaka ...

Ever wondered what, “being a weeb” or, “God I really hate weeaboos” means? Let us educate you on this popular internet slang. If you’ve spent any amount of time online, especially on Reddit or Twitter ...

When you think of Japanese pop culture, what comes to mind? Anime, manga, idol groups. The list goes on. However, for Japnohiles of a certain age, it’s kaiju (monster) movies. Kaiju is typically ...

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 ...

While Osaka and Tokyo are the best-known big cities in Japan, the fourth-biggest city, Nagoya, has recently undergone a facelift. Thanks to its attractive restaurants offering quality local foods, its ...

At portent times such as the new year, Japanese people often wait in long lines at shrines to draw a special kind of fortune known as an omikuji (御 （ お ） 神 （ み ） 籤 （ くじ ）). In the past before ...