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

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 ...

Do you need N2 to work in Japan now? Here’s what the new language requirement for the Engineer/Specialist visa actually means. Japan is tightening its most common work visa—the Engineer/Specialist in ...

Learn how Hello Work in Japan works for foreigners, including job types, visa tips, language requirements and whether it’s worth using. If you’re changing jobs in Japan—or trying to find one for the ...

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 ...

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” ...

Japan plans major visa fee hikes in 2026. What’s behind it? Here's how it could impact foreign residents. In late November 2025, Sanae Takaichi and her cabinet revealed a plan to drastically increase ...

Starting June 2027, foreign residents in Japan who haven’t been paying into the country’s National Health Insurance (NHI) or pension system may find themselves unable to renew their visa. The ...

Wondering how to meet men in Japan? From apps and meetups to avoiding the wrong guys, here’s how foreign women find dating opportunities. Trying to figure out how to meet men in Japan can feel like a ...

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 ...

Japan is safe, but not risk-free. From mountain rescues to drug laws and shady bars, here are the most dangerous things you can do in Japan. By most measures, Japan is a very safe country. Japan has a ...

Learn how Japan’s pension system works for foreigners, including who must enroll, how to contribute, exemptions and what to expect at retirement. Starting your life in Japan isn’t always easy. Luckily ...