Cockroaches in Japan are hard to avoid, especially in summer. Learn how to get rid of them with prevention tips, products and ...

Tap into your creative side and learn the basics of Risograph printing in Harajuku. Here's how to join and what to expect.

It’s the only beach in Japan where you can drive along the shoreline. Marvel at unparalleled views of the Sea of Japan as you ...

Is Japan the best country for English teachers? Compare salaries, benefits, and lifestyle to see why it’s a top choice for ...

The next big earthquake in Japan could strike anytime. Learn about the risks, expert predictions and steps to stay safe and prepared.

Shimokitazawa, “Shimokita” to the locals or just “Shimo” to the syllable-adverse is a southwestern corner of the capital city that’s been touted as a hipster haven, a thrift store goldmine, an ...

In Japan, dining and drinking with your coworkers is very common, in fact it can be an unspoken requirement in some companies. Many Japanese feel that after work parties are an important way to ...

For new residents who have just moved into their first apartment, paying the NHK fee might be something you’ve already heard about. But what exactly is the NHK? How much do you need to pay, what ...

Turn left from Harajuku station, and it’s a short walk to the Takeshita Street arch. Surrounded by shopping bags, chatter and music, you push the left stick forward and start to explore. Games set in ...

Learn Beyond ‘Oishii’: 10 Tastier Words to Describe Japanese Food The eskimos may apparently have 1,000 words for snow, but if you watch Japanese TV there seems to be only one (or two) words for ...

Aside from lots of cash, determination and some soothing medication, to rent an apartment in Japan you need something called a guarantor. A guarantor or co-signer, hoshonin 保証 in Japanese, is a person ...

One of the most common slang words is yabai (ヤバい). Like many slang words, yabai is used in so many different contexts that it can be tricky to precisely determine what it means. Watching a rock god ...