Explore funeral planning in Japan, from religious ceremonies and repatriation to sea scattering, with multilingual support ...

Apply to open roles in tourism, hospitality and accounting in this week's Top Jobs in Japan! If you’re looking to work in ...

Players are questioning what’s missing from Japan’s version of GTA 6—and whether an overseas copy is worth the trouble.

A camera, a tripod and a chainsaw. Apparently, that’s a train photography kit now. A pair of toritetsu (撮り鉄, Japan’s train ...

For this event, 14 roasters bring about 30 sweet-potato dishes to Osaka Castle Park for ten days. Vendors will serve classic stone-roasted yakiimo alongside brûlée tarts, soft-serve parfaits and sweet ...

The Japan Animation Association and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government are staging this four-day showcase across Ikebukuro. The program combines screenings, exhibitions, symposiums, and workshops for ...

Halloween events in Japan for 2026, from kids’ costume parades and neighborhood festivals to club nights, cosplay and theme ...

Decades ago, studying Japanese required flipping through heavy paper dictionaries or carrying a denshi jisho (a pocket-sized electronic dictionary) that instantly became the ultimate status symbol for ...

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 ...

Using only local trains and buses, I spent 48 hours uncovering a side of Izu shaped by volcanoes, ocean views and quiet coastal towns. Just a few hours south of the capital, the Izu Peninsula makes an ...

With comparatively affordable tuition fees, internationally recognized universities and growing opportunities for international graduates, Japan attract students looking to pursue higher education and ...

From typhoons to wild boars, train delays in Japan happen. Here’s what they mean and how to navigate them. Japanese trains are legendary. They’re fast, clean and their punctuality makes them famously ...