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Visit Fukushima beyond the headlines. From Namie yakisoba to coastal towns like Futaba, discover a region slowly rebuilding.

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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.

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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 ...

Japan Post Co. is the national postal service, and its post offices are located throughout the country, making it the main point of contact for sending general mail. When sending mail internationally, ...

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.

For years, Japan has encouraged foreigners to come work, build careers and even settle long-term. From English teachers and engineers to permanent residents who’ve spent decades here, the assumption ...