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Check out the latest job openings in this week's Top Jobs in Japan featuring roles in teaching, tourism, sales and more.

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How much does it really cost to buy a home in Japan? Learn the real costs, income requirements and hidden fees for foreign ...

Tourism has brought many benefits to Japan, but the recent influx of tourists has caused the government and local authorities to introduce new measures to address overtourism. Japan is renowned for ...

Grilled tai is a favorite. Few kinds of fish are as important as tai (sea bream) in Japan. Japanese people have enjoyed this white meat fish for a long time, evident by the bones found in ancient ...

Like the majority of people attracted to Japan’s culture, I grew up with manga and anime. At that time back in 2006, Korean or Japanese weren’t really popular languages. Chinese, on the other hand, ...

Americans in Japan must file US taxes. Learn how to avoid double taxation with exclusions and credits, plus which forms to file abroad. Benjamin Franklin said that in life, nothing is more certain ...

One of the joys of living or traveling in Japan is trying out all of the wonderful local restaurant chains. While there’s plenty to be said for popping into a McDonald’s, Burger King, or Starbucks to ...