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.

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 ...

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 ...

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” ...

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 ...

Why do so many foreigners turn Japan into their whole identity? Here's why “Main Character Expats” thrive—and how not to become one. If you live in Japan, you may have noticed that some people who ...

This is Japan, so even surviving the summer heat comes with a touch of bureaucracy. It’s not enough to look outside and think, “Looks pretty hot.” No, you must first consult the color-coded heatstroke ...