Winter in Japan means the start of the dreaded flu season. Here are some options for over-the-counter Japanese medicines. We are now slowly heading into February, widely regarded by many as the ...

Mobile phone contract prices have been a bone of contention in Japan for a number of years now. When he entered office last autumn, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga pledged to lower mobile contract fees ...

Ise Grand Shrine is Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrine and dates back to the 3rd Century. It is considered to be the spiritual home of the Japanese and its national religion Shinto. Ise Grand Shrine is ...

Discover common tourist scams in Japan, how to recognize them and tips to avoid falling victim. Enjoy your trip to Japan with peace of mind. Japan is widely known for its safety and the kindness of ...

Check out these new roles in sales, hospitality, teaching, security and more in this week's Top Jobs in Japan! If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we review our database ...

You don’t need to pay for spirituality. Japanese cults often draw from ancient religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the country’s history. Shinto, the indigenous religion, remained ...

Japan is well known for its animal attractions, particularly “Rabbit Island,” or Okunoshima, and a couple of “Cat Islands,” namely Aoshima and Tashirojima. It’s hard to beat the appeal of being ...

It has been a decade and a half now since the year Lost in Translation, the romantic comedy-drama starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, first hit theaters. More than any other film, this is the ...

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 ...

Learn how Japan’s Highly Skilled Professional visa works, including points, benefits and how it can fast-track permanent residency. If you plan to move to and permanently settle in Japan, obtaining ...

Like the majority of people attracted to Japan’s culture, I grew up with manga and anime. At that time back in 2006, Korean or Japanese weren’t really popular languages. Chinese, on the other hand, ...

With temperatures falling, our heating bills will be rising. But, with these home insulation hacks, not all your heat and money will fly out the window. Unless you live in one of these warmer winter ...