The 2025 Japan Census deadline is Oct. 8. Here's why skipping it can cost you up to ¥500,000 and deny you Permanent Residency ...

Planning a weekend getaway from central Tokyo? Here's why Minakami should be at the top of your list, no matter the season.

One way to make a great first impression in your new workplace or school is to address people in Japanese correctly. Using the right honorific shows your level of Japanese cultural awareness, your ...

Japan is not typically considered an ideal destination for a winter tropical escape. The most familiar images of Japan in winter include the thatched-roof houses of Shirakawago blanketed in snow and ...

The next big earthquake in Japan could strike anytime. Learn about the risks, expert predictions and steps to stay safe and prepared. Navigating earthquakes is a tricky part of living in Japan. In the ...

Despite being cute, relatively unassuming animals, rabbits and hares are found in the myths and tales of a surprising number of countries. From the ancient Greek tales of the foolish hare losing a ...

Tattoo removal in Japan is common due to stigma. Learn about costs, methods, and where to go if you're considering getting a tattoo removed. While body art is widely accepted in many countries, ...

Bowing is a big deal in Japan. It shows respect, gratitude, apology, or just good manners—and yes, there are rules. While you might think going for the deepest bow possible shows extra respect, that’s ...

Japan has served as the setting for a number of Hollywood films. For foreigners dreaming of the Land of the Rising Sun, these films might be their first exposure to the sight of certain real-life ...

Looking for a Shimoda day trip? Here’s the quick pitch: a no-fuss, high-reward day trip to Izu in Shizuoka Prefecture with pretty stops, good coffee and seafood that actually lives up to the hype. If ...

Tokyo is far more expansive than what you can see from atop of one of its many skyscrapers—even on the clearest day. A trip to Tokyo can get crazy—from the brightly lit, confusing parade of neon ...

On the night of December 30, 2000, four members of the Miyazawa family were brutally murdered in their Setagaya home by an unknown assailant. Father Mikio, mother Yasuko, and their eight-year-old ...