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Apply to the latest job openings in this week's Top Jobs in Japan in video production, teaching, security and more.
We know you're not trying to be a bad tourist, but everyone occasionally breaks one of these unspoken rules in Japan.
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, ...
Don't let the heat get you down. If you're looking for something new to try this year, here are ten Japanese summer ...
Tap Menu at the bottom of the home screen and select “スマホ用電子証明書を申請する (Apply for Smartphone Certificate)”. Select which ...
Learn when travel insurance in Japan is essential, what it covers and how to protect yourself during your trip.
A Japanese language school is probably the first thing you think of when considering learning a language. This isn’t a cheap option with fees in Tokyo ranging from ¥65,000 to upwards of ¥300,000 a ...
At some point, you’ll probably want a car to get around. Of course, there are always car rentals. But should you buy or lease ...
How to read your Japanese payslip and understand taxes, insurance and deductions—so you know exactly where your salary goes ...
June has arrived, and with it comes a contender for the worst month of the year. Surely, other times test our limits. Japan’s most important holidays are Golden Week from late April to early May, Obon ...
Kamakura is a historic gem located just an hour south of Tokyo. Famous for its hydrangeas (ajisai), this city transforms into a colorful paradise when the rain arrives.Meigetsuin Temple, known as the ...