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Tomioka Silk Mill is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Gunma. Learn why it’s an easy and underrated day trip from Tokyo.

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Apply to open roles in influencer marketing, English teaching, operations and more in this week's Top Jobs in Japan!

At portent times such as the new year, Japanese people often wait in long lines at shrines to draw a special kind of fortune known as an omikuji (御 （ お ） 神 （ み ） 籤 （ くじ ）). In the past before ...

Starting June 2027, foreign residents in Japan who haven’t been paying into the country’s National Health Insurance (NHI) or pension system may find themselves unable to renew their visa. The ...

Working as an assistant language teacher (ALT) is a common occupation for native English speakers in Japan. Not only does it provide a secure way to move to Japan and start working, but there are ...

Although Nagoya, in Aichi Prefecture, is Japan’s fourth largest city, it often gets overlooked in favor of places like Tokyo or Osaka. Even locals joke that their city doesn’t have anything special to ...

Though not known for widespread Christian practice, many churches in Japan have diverse denominations. Like Shinto shrines, churches have a unique historical backdrop, from historic landmarks and ...

Discover the perks and challenges of 1R apartments in Japan, their costs, and tips for making the most of compact living spaces. If you’re looking at Japanese apartments on a budget, you’ve probably ...