Ever wonder why foreigners in Japan hate each other? Let’s look at what’s really behind it—and the psychology that explains why. Moving to Japan is full of challenges, discoveries and (mostly) ...

Hasegawa between her characters, Ijiwaru Baasan (Granny Mischief) and Sazae-san (Mrs. Sazae). Hasegawa Machiko was born in 1920, in Saga Prefecture and is regarded as one of Japan’s pioneering female ...

Attending a university in Japan can be a dream come true, but it can also be an expensive one. According to Study in Japan, the total for the first year is around ¥820,000 to over ¥1,100,000. Then, ...

If you’ve ever tried navigating Tokyo’s rush-hour crowds with a roller suitcase, you’ve likely experienced the stares or passive aggressiveness. Japan’s patience with tourists is often tested by those ...

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Some of the most famous destinations in Japan aren’t as great as advertised, but a better option might be just around the ...

From 2027, unpaid health insurance could block your Japan visa renewal. Here’s how the new rule works and how to avoid trouble.

I consider myself a Potterhead—well, at least I used to be. I was first introduced to the Wizarding World at a very young age, when the first Harry Potter movie was released. As I got older and ...

Have you been thinking about investing in Japan? In this video, we cover why you should, some options you can take and how to get started. If you’ve been living in Japan for some time now, chances are ...