Struggling with small kitchen space or local groceries? Discover practical tips for cooking in Japan, from seasonal recipes ...

Whether you drink it hot, cold, bagged, powdered, loose leaf, in jeans or in a kimono — green tea is inextricably linked with Japanese culture. From “matcha” to “houjicha,” here’s our guide to ...

One of the perennial topics in Japanese business etiquette is the exchange of business cards. Getting this right is a key step in expanding your business connections in Japan. One of the perennial ...

Do you want to pick up badminton or find a club to play with other plays in Japan? Here is a quick rundown on how to do it. Badminton was introduced in Japan during the early 1900s, initially confined ...

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 ...

We know you're not trying to be a bad tourist, but everyone occasionally breaks one of these unspoken rules in Japan. Japan is famous for its unspoken social norms. While locals have had these drilled ...

When I first moved to Japan, my social calendar was packed. Between karaoke, izakaya hopping and endless invitations, I thought I was a pro at making friends. I even assumed it would be easy to make ...

Japan is famously one of the safest places in the world, but the country still has a dark side. Chilling ghost stories, scary urban legends, and haunted places are all part of Japanese culture.

Managing ADHD in Japan as a foreigner? Learn how to get diagnosed, find support, and navigate work, healthcare and daily life. Living with ADHD in Japan as a foreigner can often feel like navigating ...

When people plan a trip through western Japan, they often rush between Osaka’s neon and Hiroshima’s memorial park. Yet tucked quietly between these two icons lies a town that feels almost like a ...

For sports fans, when the Japanese women’s volleyball team played their Chinese rivals for the bronze medal at the 1988 Olympics, it culminated in an amazing Olympics for volleyball in Asia. However, ...

Bicycles are a staple of Japanese life. Despite being a nation with some of the best transportation available, cycling is a popular way to get around. Whether it’s the health benefits, the convenience ...