From viral konbini skits to cultural struggles, Zarifa from @oopsintranslation shares her honest 8-year expat journey.

If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we review our database of the top jobs in Japan posted to ...

Japan's new Specified Residence Card merges your Zairyu Card and My Number Card. Here's how it works and if you should switch ...

Using only local trains and buses, I spent 48 hours uncovering a side of Izu shaped by volcanoes, ocean views and quiet coastal towns.

Tokyo celebrates summer in July with fireworks, lantern festivals, flower fields and festival food. Wear a yukata and enjoy some of the city’s best events. From traditional matsuri to modern summer ...

In our latest YouTube video, we sat down with SHEN to talk about music, identity and the ideas that have guided his creative ...

An influential revolutionary of the Bakumatsu era (1853-1868), Sakamoto Ryoma (1836-1867) typically ranks as one of the most popular historical figures in Japan. With the collapse of shogun rule and ...

Discover the everyday sounds you’ll hear in Japan, from sirens and street jingles to cicadas and sweet potato trucks. Here’s what they mean. Japan is often associated with iconic visuals—from the ...

When people think of winter sports in Japan, regions such as Hokkaido, Tohoku and Hokuriku often come to mind for their abundant snowfall and expansive ski resorts. While these areas are well-known, ...

If 007 only lives twice and you only live once, then you better add these travel spots to your bucket list. It’s been over 50 years now since the famous movie spy James Bond first visited Japan.

If you happen to travel around rural Japan by rail, there’s a chance you’ll encounter a cat stationmaster. Japan has a few remarkable local train lines where a friendly feline will see your train out ...