While on a trip to Niigata, I was lucky enough to have it coincide with “Capcom Creation: Moving Hearts Across the Globe,” a Capcom exhibition in Niigata at the Bandaijima Art Museum. As a massive ...

Spring in Tokyo keeps the energy high. Kick things off with sakura, jump into spring festivals and treat yourself at the city ...

Learn how Hello Work in Japan works for foreigners, including job types, visa tips, language requirements and whether it’s worth using. If you’re changing jobs in Japan—or trying to find one for the ...

Weave Base offers unfurnished Tokyo apartments without key money, guarantors or excessive paperwork. Here’s how it works.

Ever wondered what, “being a weeb” or, “God I really hate weeaboos” means? Let us educate you on this popular internet slang. If you’ve spent any amount of time online, especially on Reddit or Twitter ...

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 are launching a ...

The Gathering in Japan, how to join games and Japanese phrases to get started. You’re in a crowded room lined with long tables, most of them packed with players hunched over play mats in near silence.

From typhoons to wild boars, train delays in Japan happen. Here’s what they mean and how to navigate them. Japanese trains ...

Oda Nobunaga was one of Japan’s most powerful warlords and a key figure in unifying the country. Learn about his life and lasting legacy.

Learning Japanese as an adult can feel difficult, but adults have advantages. Here are five science-backed ways to learn ...