Visit Megijima near Takamatsu—linked to pirates, demons and the Momotaro legend, with caves, views and island art.

The first GaijinPot Celebrates event got a little wild—in the best way. Good music, packed room, drinks flowing and ...

Do you need N2 to work in Japan now? Here’s what the new language requirement for the Engineer/Specialist visa actually means ...

Visit the Capcom Creation exhibition in Niigata featuring Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Monster Hunter and more.

Weave Base offers unfurnished Tokyo apartments without key money, guarantors or excessive paperwork. Here’s how it works.

Spring in Tokyo keeps the energy high. Kick things off with sakura, jump into spring festivals and treat yourself at the city ...

Just like how you want to keep the cold out in the winter, you want to keep the heat out in the summer. Since insulation is not a strong point in most Japanese homes, blackout curtains are an ...

Although Nagoya, in Aichi Prefecture, is Japan’s fourth largest city, it often gets overlooked in favor of places like Tokyo or Osaka. Even locals joke that their city doesn’t have anything special to ...

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 ...

Are you annoying everyone around you? Blocking the train with a big suitcase? Quit It! Here are 10 common mistakes tourists make in Japan. For those traveling to Japan for the first time, the research ...

Japan is known for its strong work ethic, where staff are expected to dedicate themselves to a company and the company will take care of them in turn. However, this dedication to the company can be ...

Expect higher visa fees to enter Japan in 2026, plus a bigger departure tax and JESTA pre-screening coming in 2028. If you’re looking for Japan visa fees in 2026, here’s the short version: costs are ...