Bianca is a Tokyo-based writer and designer from the Philippines. After studying in Hong Kong, she moved to Japan to dive ...

Running out of room? Explore the best self-storage options in Japan, from coin lockers to indoor, climate-controlled units ...

The Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks is back again for autumn 2025! See a spectacular fireworks display lasting around five minutes. On Saturday, October 4, there will be a special event to commemorate the ...

Struggling to make friends in Japan? It’s easy to blame culture or racism, but the truth is sometimes the problem isn’t Japan, it’s you.

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.

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.

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 ...

Learn how to spot shady companies, avoid toxic work culture and identify job interview red flags in Japan before you sign the contract. You’ve finally landed a job offer in Japan after weeks (or ...

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 ...