It is often said that life imitates art. However, if you’re working for Sega, one of Japan’s best-known gaming companies, then the opposite may apply. Sega’s Yakuza series, or Ryu Ga Gotoku in ...

If only it were this easy. Before you look at apartments or price out flights, you need to figure out which visa you actually qualify for. Japan does not offer a “move here and figure it out later” ...

Rice shortages, crime and loud sex—here’s why some think foreigners are “ruining” Japan (and what the data actually says). Ever experienced the “blame the gaijin” trope? You’re alone in your apartment ...

Thinking about studying in Japan? This guide breaks down scholarship in Japan, from requirements to EJU/JLPT basics and how to apply. Alongside experiencing Japanese life and culture firsthand—and ...

The Harajuku shop is designed with a dark and moody Forbidden Forest theme. The shop really leans into the third film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. There’s even a life-sized Buckbeak ...

A more mellow place to get your shopping done, too. Kameari is a neighborhood in Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward. Considered as one of the more low-key, shitamachi areas of the city, you’ll find that it’s ...

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 ...

We know you're not trying to be a bad tourist, but everyone occasionally breaks one of these unspoken rules in Japan. Japan is famous for its unspoken social norms. While locals have had these drilled ...

Japan’s rainy season (梅雨, tsuyu), often regarded as humid and depressing, particularly in June, conjures images of soggy shoes and drizzly days. People who go out during these months experience a ...

Bowing is a big deal in Japan. It shows respect, gratitude, apology, or just good manners—and yes, there are rules. While you might think going for the deepest bow possible shows extra respect, that’s ...

Discover the everyday sounds you’ll hear in Japan, from sirens and street jingles to cicadas and sweet potato trucks. Here’s what they mean. Japan is often associated with iconic visuals—from the ...

Ever wondered what happens if you go to prison in Japan? Find out about daily routines, rules and the challenges foreign inmates face. It’s a situation most foreigners don’t anticipate, but it happens ...