Living in Japan

Other countries celebrate their Foundation Days on the date of independence. In Japan, however, things are different. Let’s jump into the rich history of Japan’s Foundation Day, filled with traditions and a splash of mythology.

If you’re missing the sight of fluffy snowdrifts, or want to have some winter fun, check out these 7 easy day trips you can take from Tokyo.

Thinking about packing up and teleworking from the countryside or applying for a job in rural Japan? Here are some tips for living in the countryside. 

Looking to get involved with the LGBT community in Japan? Whether you’re searching for friends or someone special, we’ve got some resources for you. 

Kimonos, traditions, celebrations, salons, and drinking – the Coming of Age Day in Japan is a bustling holiday worth experiencing or reading about. 

Tokyo’s winter illuminations are a great way to enjoy the holidays while social distancing, here are our picks for the top 5.

Under a lot of pressure, the Japanese government will be giving  checks of 100,000 JPY to support everyone affected by COVID19… and that means everyone! After some heated discussions about a stimulus package to support

If you live in Japan, you constantly need the help of Japanese people to deal with your mail. It’s a drag, but you need to know what to do so you don’t get in trouble

If you have ever been in a bad situation at work, you’ll know that it isn’t always easy to challenge your company in Japan. Unpaid overtime, denying holiday allowances and not getting paid properly, these

The chances are you will probably feel lonely in Japan. There’s an expectation when moving to a new country that the excitement of being there will carry you through; that opportunities and friendships with come

Getting an apartment in Tokyo can be really expensive, but there are new options that can be cheaper and much more exciting. You’ve begun your research on finding an apartment in Japan and have scrolled

If you want to get the benefit of doing part-time work at multiple schools, when visa renewal rolls around you might want to sponsor your own visa for Japan. But how do you do that?