To legally come to Japan as a long-term resident, you will have to pass the screening in 2 steps: Step 1: Apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). This is when the immigration department in Japan ...

Whitney is a writer from northern Michigan based in Osaka, Japan. She has a graduate degree in literature and has also lived in Germany, Austria and Scotland. When she’s not writing, reading or ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ever wondered what, “being a weeb” or, “God I really hate weeaboos” means? Let us educate you on this popular internet slang. If you’ve spent any amount of time online, especially on Reddit or Twitter ...

Apply to open roles in hospitality, engineering and more in this week's Top Jobs in Japan! If you’re looking to work in Japan ...

If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we review our database of the top jobs in Japan posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. We are a ...

Learning Japanese as an adult can feel difficult, but adults have advantages. Here are five science-backed ways to learn Japanese faster. Trying to learn Japanese as an adult can feel frustrating. You ...