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

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.

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

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.

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

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 ...

Why do so many foreigners turn Japan into their whole identity? Here's why “Main Character Expats” thrive—and how not to ...

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 ...

Why you should get out of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka: too crowded, too expensive and not what people think. Here’s where to go in Japan instead. We get it. You’ve got a week, a bucket list and a JR Pass ...

Just like how you want to keep the cold out in the winter, you want to keep the heat out in the summer. Since insulation is not a strong point in most Japanese homes, blackout curtains are an ...

Despite being cute, relatively unassuming animals, rabbits and hares are found in the myths and tales of a surprising number of countries. From the ancient Greek tales of the foolish hare losing a ...