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

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

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

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

What does it mean to build a life between cultures? In our latest YouTube video, we sat down with SHEN to talk about music, identity and the ideas that have guided his creative journey across Japan ...

Japan’s smallest shrine in Toyama has a long history of faith, survival and rebuilding, drawing visitors who seek success in life’s challenges. Shrines are among Japan’s most iconic landmarks, and ...

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. Cafe Gitane, opened ...

In the mountains of Hyogo Prefecture, the Takedao Tunnel Trail follows an abandoned railway, tracing the old train tracks and leading through lonely tunnels. In a couple of these tunnels, it goes ...

I entered a Japan concert ticket lottery for Wu-Tang Clan and learned firsthand how the application, payment and ticket collection process works. What stars are on your bucket list? Maybe it’s a ...

Japan just rewrote the rules on personal data and AI. Here's what changed, who pushed back, and why it matters for everyone living in Japan. If you’ve been following Japan’s tech scene lately, you may ...

From samurai epics to fantasy anime, cinema is among the most beloved parts of Japanese pop culture. Japanese films routinely make critics’ lists and score record-breaking domestic and overseas ...