This month in our My Japan series, Voyapon contributor Justin Randall walks us through a week in his life in…
Justin RandallDecember 5, 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
Have a tattoo and want to visit Japan? Fear not! Here's a guide to visiting Japan when you have tattoos…
Gaël FaulconnierAugust 31, 2022
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
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
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
Tsunami (津波). Literally, wave (波) in the harbour (津). The fact this Japanese word is the universal term used nowadays…
Toshiko SakuraiSeptember 28, 2021
In everyday life in Japan, Arabic numerals (1,2,3...) are widely used, but each number still has its own Kanji character…
Marie BorgersSeptember 13, 2021
Just as with face-to-face interactions, standard telephone exchanges in Japan follow a formal code of politeness. This is when you…
Marie BorgersAugust 24, 2021
In 2015, Japan decided to lower the legal age of adulthood from 20 to 18 years old. But this threshold…
Marie BorgersAugust 17, 2021
Knowing a few basic Japanese words and holding a conversation can be very helpful in Japan, especially in a country…
Marie BorgersJuly 27, 2021
Japan may be the world’s third-largest economy and a pioneer in technology, but its population is shrinking. What are the…
Marie BorgersJuly 6, 2021
Greetings and manners are especially important at business meetings in Japan. Be sure to observe the proper etiquette when exchanging…
VoyaponJune 11, 2021
A quick look at manners in Japan, including daily greetings and how to bow properly to show respect at different…
VoyaponJune 2, 2021
Here's our guide on how to use Japanese yen, where to exchange your foreign currency, and how to use the…
Claudia MitsuboriApril 23, 2021
What time is it in Japan, the land of the rising sun? What is the time difference between its neighbors…
Marie BorgersApril 14, 2021
