GaijinPot interviews misstranslation on creating viral office videos and what it’s really like working in Japan.

Experience the Yokote Kamakura Snow Festival, where glowing snow huts, castle views and local traditions transform this quiet Akita town each winter.

Filing tax returns doesn't have to be complicated. In this post, we go through the different types and their pros and cons. If you’ve just started working, filing tax returns in Japan can seem ...

On the night of December 30, 2000, four members of the Miyazawa family were brutally murdered in their Setagaya home by an unknown assailant. Father Mikio, mother Yasuko, and their eight-year-old ...

Blending fantastic views with vertigo-inducing heights, Japan’s suspension bridges are a fun way to experience Japan’s nature. One of the best ways to experience Japan’s stunning landscapes is to hike ...

One of the joys of living or traveling in Japan is trying out all of the wonderful local restaurant chains. While there’s plenty to be said for popping into a McDonald’s, Burger King, or Starbucks to ...

PokéPark Kanto opens in 2026 as the first Pokemon theme park in Japan. Located in Yomiuriland, it features outdoor zones based on the games. Japan is getting its first Pokémon theme park in 2026, and ...

A full review of T-Nakameguro’s 12-course Omi wagyu T-bone dinner in Tokyo—what’s served, what it costs and if it’s worth it. When I was invited to try T-Nakameguro, a premier Omi-beef steakhouse that ...

The city of Kobe, the capital of Hyogo Prefecture, has a very convenient location close to many of the most important sights in the Kansai region. This beautiful city, sandwiched between the mountains ...

Do you hate the annoying email alert message from SoftBank that shows up every time you get a message? Follow this simple guide to learn how to turn off the alert and keep your phone spam free. Fast ...

One of the first things you’ll have to familiarize yourself with when apartment hunting in Japan is the unique terminology used to describe Japanese apartment layouts. On GaijinPot apartments, we ...