Looking for cheap gyms in Tokyo? From ¥300 public gyms to budget 24h chains, here are 10 affordable options to fit any ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

At portent times such as the new year, Japanese people often wait in long lines at shrines to draw a special kind of fortune known as an omikuji (御 （ お ） 神 （ み ） 籤 （ くじ ）). In the past before ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...