Spring brings many insects out of hiding but you don’t have to live in fear. Let's learn about how to get rid of common bugs in Japan. Cherry blossoms erupting in full bloom usually signal the end of ...

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

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

Japan’s tax system is logical on paper, but easy to get wrong in practice—especially if you have side income, overseas assets or have recently moved. Common tax mistakes in Japan tend to show up right ...

Bonfires, drifting smoke and roasted mochi. Dondo-yaki is Japan’s mid-January fire ritual that marks the real end of the New Year. If you’re in Japan in mid-January, you might stumble across a ...

This winter, treat yourself to a cozy getaway in Kusatsu Onsen. Enjoy the snowy landscape and warm up in its famous hot springs. Kusatsu Onsen had been on my winter wish list for a while. While Japan ...

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” ...

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 ...

On a June morning in 2025, staff at Yamagata Airport spotted something unusual—not an overweight carry-on, but a bear strolling across the runway. Flights were grounded as workers tried to chase it ...

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 ...

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 ...