Visit Fukushima beyond the headlines. From Namie yakisoba to coastal towns like Futaba, discover a region slowly rebuilding.

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. We’re looking for a ...

Learn how Japan’s Highly Skilled Professional visa works, including points, benefits and how it can fast-track permanent residency.

Check out our monthly event roundup for Tokyo for March 2026! Sakura season takes over the city, major art fairs land and temple festivals roll through historic neighborhoods. March in Tokyo means ...

This is Part 2 of a narrative about getting divorced in Japan with children. To catch up, read Randy’s personal story in Part 1 first. I married my Japanese wife in 2009 in Japan and we had a daughter ...

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, ...

Discover common tourist scams in Japan, how to recognize them and tips to avoid falling victim. Enjoy your trip to Japan with peace of mind. Japan is widely known for its safety and the kindness of ...

Learn about self-defense laws in Japan, including what counts as reasonable defense, when it's allowed, and how important it is to walk away. So you’re out enjoying a night in Japan, drinking at an ...

Want to be a freelancer in Japan or work in the gig economy? Here's how to navigate the process from one part-timer's perspective. Below is the writer's experience with changing visas. Your own ...

If you are familiar with Japanese culture, you probably have heard of the word, “Gaijin Compex” (gaijin kumpurekkusu). The basis is that Japanese people generally have an inferiority complex towards ...

If there’s a route that every cyclist in Japan must do at least once, this is definitely at the top of the list. Shimanami-kaido is a 70 km route that starts from Onomichi station in Hiroshima ...