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

If you’ve ever stood in two different lines on two different days just to update your address—once at Immigration, once at city hall—you’re going to like this. Starting June 14, 2026, Japan is rolling ...

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 ...

For years, just showing a certificate for 150 hours of Japanese study was enough to prove you had the “A1-level” proficiency required for a visa. However, immigration is raising the bar for those ...

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. Yeeell is a ...

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 ...

Japan is safe, but not risk-free. From mountain rescues to drug laws and shady bars, here are the most dangerous things you can do in Japan. By most measures, Japan is a very safe country. Japan has a ...