Japan is a country known for its traditions, but in recent years, it has made significant legal changes, especially when…
Marie BorgersMay 9, 2025
Saying thank you in Japanese can be more than a simple "arigatou". You can either add more words to it…
Stefania Da PontApril 25, 2025
If you're planning a trip to Japan, doing business with Japanese partners, or simply curious about the current time in…
Marie BorgersApril 25, 2025
Voyapon's Editor in Chief, Paul McInnes, reflects on two decades spent in his adopted homeland of Japan in a long-form…
Paul McInnesApril 25, 2025
After six years of living in Hokkaido, it finally happened: I’d crashed my car. Ozora Town, or “big sky” in…
Justin RandallApril 15, 2025
A quick look at manners in Japan, including daily greetings and how to bow properly to show respect at different…
Maria PeñascalApril 1, 2025
In Japanese, saying "yes" isn’t always simple — there are multiple expressions depending on politeness, context, and relationships. Similarly, while…
Marie BorgersMarch 13, 2025
Japan is a consumer-driven country where shopping is everywhere — from supermarkets and department stores to 24-hour convenience stores. Excess…
Marie BorgersFebruary 19, 2025
Anyone who has experienced an earthquake in Japan knows that most tremors are brief, barely noticeable and last only a…
Yvonne TanakaJanuary 24, 2025
In this month's installment of Voyapon's My Japan series, contributor Salomée Darneau shares her personal experiences of living in a…
Salomée DarneauJanuary 21, 2025
Have a tattoo and want to visit Japan? Fear not! Here's a guide to visiting Japan when you have tattoos…
Gaël FaulconnierJanuary 15, 2025
This month in our My Japan series, Voyapon contributor Justin Randall walks us through a week in his life in…
Justin RandallDecember 5, 2024
Hi everyone. Let me share a peek into my daily life for Voyapon readers as part of the My Japan…
Toshiko SakuraiNovember 19, 2024
Welcome to the next installment of Voyapon's My Japan series, in which we introduce you to our more or less…
Yvonne TanakaSeptember 19, 2024
When I was asked if I’d like to contribute to the Voyapon My Japan series, I faced a dilemma. The…
Cassandra LordAugust 23, 2024
This is the second article of our new series, My Japan, where contributors from all over the country write about…
Maria PeñascalJuly 22, 2024
Welcome to the first installment of Voyapon’s new series, My Japan, where Voyapon contributors from all over the country write…
Paul McInnesJuly 11, 2024
Did you know that Japan is about to roll out a new set of banknotes very soon? This will be…
Toshiko SakuraiJune 21, 2024
The first thing to do before undertaking a trip is to plan it: looking for which airline to fly with,…
Maria PeñascalJune 6, 2022
In most cases, an internship is an essential part of studies or training. So-called mandatory internships are intended to help…
Yvonne TanakaMay 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
If you have friends or relatives in Japan, you might have tried to send a letter or a parcel abroad.…
Manon ChauvrisApril 30, 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
You have just arrived in Japan with your new visa, and you are looking for information about opening a bank account.…
Manon ChauvrisDecember 2, 2021
Passion for Japan often makes people want to learn the Japanese language beyond the basic expressions such as "arigato". Nowadays,…
Stefania Da PontNovember 29, 2021
How to live in Japan? Let’s be honest, who of us hasn’t asked this question before? And how often have…
Yvonne TanakaNovember 5, 2021
When planning a trip to Japan, people often build their itinerary around tourist spots, museums, and other famous attractions. However,…
Anna ToccoliOctober 20, 2021
