A personal journey through Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, exploring quiet islands, oyster shacks, temples and the slower ...

Japan has one of the great food cultures of the world with a celebrated cuisine that is both delicious and healthy. Being an island nation, Japan has had the unique opportunity to develop its food in ...

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 ...

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. Seeking a highly ...

Socks in the West have a slightly notorious reputation; an obligatory Christmas gift to please your father or a fashion faux pas when paired with sandals. But in Japan, the deep-rooted reverence for ...

Japan is as famous for video games as it is for temples and sushi. My love of Japanese video games was a huge influence on my desire to study Japanese and come to Japan. Ever since my first trip, I’ve ...

There are several arguments for why this happens—none of which I buy. The obaasan (grandma) running the local curry shop might not care if her English makes sense, and really, we should be grateful ...

One of the biggest challenges that English-speaking learners face when they study Japanese are the two verbs 分 (わ) かる (wakaru, to understand) and 知 (し) る (shiru, to know). This is because they are ...

Explore 10 real anime locations in Tokyo, from Your Name to Tokyo Revengers. Visit the exact spots behind your favorite scenes.

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” ...

Most learners start by learning formal Japanese language forms like です and ～ます. While these are great for the office, learners soon notice that most people don’t speak that way. Instead, most Japanese ...