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.

GaijinPot Expo returns! Now in its seventh year, GaijinPot Expo 2025 is Japan’s largest English-language career and lifestyle ...

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 ...