When you get past the initial hurdles of moving to Japan, cycling can be a very fun, healthy and sustainable way to discover your city! Learn...
A photo essay of cherry blossoms at their peak in Tokyo in public gardens and spaces bringing everyone the beauty of spring.
Seeking part time work is allowed under your student visa, if you get a work permit and comply with certain conditions. This will help you get...
You might not need to set up a bank account in Japan, but if you do, we have some tips to help you go through the...
Registering your residence is the most important piece of paperwork you need to do once you leave the airport. You are required to complete this process...
Running on both railway tracks and roads, the versatile vehicle starts connecting isolated towns on December 25, offering tourists plenty of firsts.
“I was so excited when I rode on the second level for the first time. I hope there will be another such exciting train.” ー Hiroyuki...
One of the many pleasures of living in Tokyo is discovering beauty in unexpected places. The garden along the Arakawa tram line is one such attraction.
For those who want to extend their cherry blossom season, sakura season in Hokkaido starts around the end of April in Hakodate. It then proceeds to...
Two junior high school students spend their spring break discovering the treasures of nearby Tokyo: their favorite pop culture, updated traditional sweets and special places with...
The sakura blossoms that symbolize spring in Japan are in bloom despite COVID-19, and clearly the beauty they bring gives us good reasons to look toward...
This unseasonable usherance, the result of optimal weather conditions, has caused the Japan Meteorological Agency to bring forward the dates on their flowering forecast.