Yokohama (横浜) is a global city of about 3.77 million people, with opportunities for businesses, academics, and individuals. The city…
Taeko Shiota AbuzaMarch 31, 2023
Spain – Madrid, France – Paris, United Kingdom – London… How about the capital of Japan? While many may know…
Maria PeñascalOctober 20, 2022
Are you an anime, manga, cosplay or video game lover? Here are the top otaku cultural events you have to…
Anna ToccoliSeptember 14, 2022
Here are the best hikes to take at Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan.
Burcu BasarSeptember 9, 2022
Have a tattoo and want to visit Japan? Fear not! Here's a guide to visiting Japan when you have tattoos…
GaëlAugust 31, 2022
My introduction to the world of Japanese tea ceremony (茶道, chado) took place during my first visit to Japan in 2016. Everywhere…
Natalie LeonAugust 22, 2022
In Japan, as well as in many other countries, birthdays are a reason for celebration. But has it always been…
Chiara CampanileAugust 18, 2022
It's not rare for Japanese subcultures to expand overseas and then explode in the West. Manga, anime, and video games…
Anna ToccoliAugust 9, 2022
It was 2014 when a young pop star with long, turquoise twintails opened U.S. artist Lady Gaga's ArtRave: The Artpop…
Anna ToccoliJuly 29, 2022
What is the climate like in Japan? What temperatures should you expect when traveling in different seasons? And what is…
Daniela TravagliniJuly 26, 2022
When discussing Japan and the Second World War, one inevitably thinks of the kamikaze, Pearl Harbor, or the atomic bombs…
ManonJuly 14, 2022
When you think of Japan, you might picture Mt Fuji, temples and shrines, sushi, and countless other cultural and gastronomical…
Maria PeñascalMay 30, 2022
In most cases, an internship is an essential part of studies or training. So-called mandatory internships are intended to help…
YvonneMay 16, 2022
So you've decided, perhaps to study Japanese or work, to take the plunge and move to Japan. If there is one thing…
Anna ToccoliMay 13, 2022
Japan is a country of consumption. Commercial solicitations are everywhere, in supermarkets, shopping centers (depato, デパート) and konbini (コンビニ), and…
Marie BorgersMay 6, 2022
Located a few kilometres from Kyoto and Osaka, Nara (奈良市) is one of the historical capitals of Japan. Numerous Buddhist…
Joachim DucosMay 2, 2022
If you have friends or relatives in Japan, you might have tried to send a letter or a parcel abroad.…
ManonApril 30, 2022
One of the most common stereotypes we have of Japan is that Japanese people work all the time and have…
Daniela TravagliniApril 26, 2022
In Japan, wage policies and minimum wage are decided at both government and local levels. In recent years, we've seen…
Marie BorgersApril 25, 2022
Experiencing an authentic aspect of traditional Japan is a dream come true for any fan of Japanese culture. While traveling…
Maria PeñascalApril 5, 2022
Starbucks is, without a doubt, a beloved Japanese institution. In a couple of short decades since the global coffee chain’s…
Richard MilnerMarch 16, 2022
This is the third and final installment of our series focusing on experiences along the New Golden Route of Japan…
Burcu BasarFebruary 28, 2022
Japan hosts many unique cultural and natural sites, spread to all 47 prefectures, on its relatively modest size land. Some…
Burcu BasarFebruary 28, 2022
This is the second part of our series introducing you to the lesser-known Japan, the New Golden Route, which is…
Burcu BasarFebruary 28, 2022
Hiking to the iconic summit of Japan’s tallest mountain is a bucket list ambition for both Japanese and international visitors…
James DaviesFebruary 16, 2022
I’m in Kyushu, the third largest and the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, drawn, by an extraordinary annual natural…
Mark Brazil Ph.DJanuary 31, 2022
There is a lot to discover in the Kanto region around Japan's capital Tokyo, and it can be hard to…
ClaudiaDecember 14, 2021
