Celebrate Ocean Day in Japan with 12 hidden beaches boasting crystal-clear water. Find how to get there, maps and safety tips ...

Planning group travel to Japan? Learn why tiny restaurants and crowded trains make it difficult, plus expert tips to make ...

From killers to just creepers, here are five bugs you might encounter this summer in Japan and ways to avoid them.

Learn how to get a student visa in Japan without a JLPT certificate, who qualifies and which language schools accept alternative assessments. Wondering how to get a student visa in Japan without the ...

Want to learn Japanese while watching TV? Here’s how watching NHK Asadora can boost your language proficiency in no time. Are you hitting a wall in your Japanese studies? Maybe it’s not the language.

If you are a fan of anime, coming to Tokyo is an obvious choice. From eight-story high anime shops in Akihabara to countless museums and manga cafes, Japan’s capital celebrates its art form at every ...

If you’ve ever walked through Kabukicho, Roppongi or Shinsaibashi at night, you’ve probably had an encounter with bar touts in Japan. Someone suddenly appears beside you offering cheap drinks, a ...

Explore San’in Kaigan National Park, where coastline, fishing villages, hot springs and food culture fall into rhythm with Japan's coastline. Japan is often introduced through Tokyo, Osaka and ...

Japan’s tax system is logical on paper, but easy to get wrong in practice—especially if you have side income, overseas assets or have recently moved. Common tax mistakes in Japan tend to show up right ...

An influential revolutionary of the Bakumatsu era (1853-1868), Sakamoto Ryoma (1836-1867) typically ranks as one of the most popular historical figures in Japan. With the collapse of shogun rule and ...

This winter, treat yourself to a cozy getaway in Kusatsu Onsen. Enjoy the snowy landscape and warm up in its famous hot springs. Kusatsu Onsen had been on my winter wish list for a while. While Japan ...