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 ...

Street promoters, honey traps and the legal gray zone: what every visitor should know about Japan’s street promoters.

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 ...

Here’s your guide to Osaka area events for March 2026. You’ll have plenty to look forward to in Kansai’s biggest city. Veteran vocalist and TV personality Goro Noguchi rose to fame in the 1970s with ...

Ibaraki Prefecture plans to pay residents ¥10,000 to report undocumented foreign workers. Critics warn the policy could lead to discrimination.

Japan visa fees are set to increase in 2026, with permanent residency likely rising to ¥200,000. Here’s what foreign workers and employers need to know.

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” ...

If you’ve ever tried navigating Tokyo’s rush-hour crowds with a roller suitcase, you’ve likely experienced the stares or passive aggressiveness. Japan’s patience with tourists is often tested by those ...

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 ...