The Kumamoto earthquake has devastated parts of Kyushu. Learn what happened, how Japan is responding and where you can donate to support relief efforts. Nestled on the island of Kyushu in southwestern ...

August in Tokyo means sizzling fireworks, glowing lanterns, open-air beer gardens and street food that’ll have you coming back for seconds. August in Tokyo is all about fireworks, lanterns and ...

Under proposed updates to Japan permanent residency requirements, foreign residents could soon face a monthly earning baseline of ¥479,000. Japan may soon require many permanent residency (PR) ...

Viral creator @Ricchaadotv sits down with GaijinPot to talk about his alter-egos, couch surfing in Tokyo and making it in Japan. For five years, Richard Thomich built a massive internet following by ...

The LDP-led government kicked things off with a massive 5x hike to visa fees. Then came the sweeping overhaul of the Business Manager Visa. That move jacked up the minimum capital requirement from ¥5 ...

Fight off dirt and mold with our guide to cleaning your Japanese air conditioner to keep your home at the ideal temperature year-round. Japanese air conditioners are essential home appliances because ...

Air conditioners, or エアコン (eakon) in Japan, can help you through sweltering heat waves and blistering snowstorms because each unit can operate in both cooling and heating modes. As the labels on the ...

Celebrate Ocean Day in Japan with 12 hidden beaches boasting crystal-clear water. Find how to get there, maps and safety tips! Every year on the third Monday of July, Japan celebrates Marine Day (Umi ...

If you have lived in Japan between July and September, you already know the grim reality of natsubate (summer fatigue). The humidity hits you like a warm, wet blanket the second you step outside, but ...