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Persimmons are famed in Japan for their rich sweetness and deep cultural roots, symbolizing autumn. Many farms across the ...

With the time you have left, it’s important to focus on which parts of the exam you feel like you might have the most trouble answering. Be it vocabulary, grammar, reading, or listening, there are ...

Visit Fukui, the perfect trip for Japanese history, culture and food. Here is an itinerary that makes Fukui one of my favorite places. After living in Tokyo for over a decade, I’ve come to appreciate ...

You don’t typically need to race to the visa office, but you never know. According to Yusuke Irie, most employees hired by Japanese companies will typically receive an Engineer/Specialist in ...

Japan Post Co. is the national postal service, and its post offices are located throughout the country, making it the main point of contact for sending general mail. When sending mail internationally, ...

Here is everything you need to know about applying for national health insurance in Japan, whether you are employed or not.

Apply to the open positions in customer service, marketing, teaching, operations 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 ...