Celebrate Ocean Day in Japan with 12 hidden beaches boasting crystal-clear water. Find how to get there, maps and safety tips ...

Numazu Port has capitalized on this access, establishing the world’s only aquarium dedicated to deep-sea creatures. This made it perfect for a day trip with my family, especially for one of my twins ...

Planning group travel to Japan? Learn why tiny restaurants and crowded trains make it difficult, plus expert tips to make ...

From killers to just creepers, here are five bugs you might encounter this summer in Japan and ways to avoid them.

Learn how to get a student visa in Japan without a JLPT certificate, who qualifies and which language schools accept alternative assessments. Wondering how to get a student visa in Japan without the ...

Tokyo celebrates summer in July with fireworks, lantern festivals, flower fields and festival food. Wear a yukata and enjoy some of the city’s best events. From traditional matsuri to modern summer ...

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. Kobe Motor Company ...

In 2026, a bunch of legal and system changes kick in that will affect how you work, commute, get medical care, buy property and generally exist without getting yelled at by a kiosk. Some of these are ...

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 ...

A new Japan immigration policy plans stricter residency, citizenship and monitoring rules for foreigners—but the changes avoid real problems. Japan is preparing a new “basic policy” for foreign ...

Journey to Kumano Sanzan, three sacred shrines connected by Japan’s ancient Kumano Kodo trails winding through the remote Kii Mountains. It was the summer of 2018, and I had a plan. My girlfriend and ...

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 ...