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

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 ...

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 ...

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 GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. Global Indian ...

Want to learn Japanese while watching TV? Here’s how watching NHK Asadora can boost your language proficiency in no time. Are you hitting a wall in your Japanese studies? Maybe it’s not the language.

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

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

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

Fuji Rock, Summer Sonic and the whole shebang offer up your choice of rock, pop, jazz, EDM and more in the great outdoors.

Do you need the EJU to study at a Japanese university? Learn who needs EJU scores, which programs are exempt and how ...

Despite the recent hike in visa fees, Japan is continuing to expand its visa options. The government recently introduced both the Digital Nomad Visa and the J-Find Visa to attract global talent. Japan ...