When you think of Shinjuku, you might think of this iconic city center as a place known for its landmarks and nightlife, but it is also a place not just for the average businessperson, but for students as well. Naturally, there are many coffee shops and cafés where students can meet to work on assignments […]

Discover unique and funny Kansai-ben phrases with meanings and examples. Learn how locals in Osaka and Kyoto really speak Japanese.

Find out different ways you can say happy birthday for the next party you’re invited to!

Before we dive into how to say “Merry Christmas” in Japanese, you might be wondering how or even if Christmas is celebrated in Japan. Thankfully, Japan is no stranger to celebrating Western holidays, including Thanksgiving, and the good news is that the imported Christmas holiday is no exception. It might not be celebrated the same […]

Those who live in Japan know that summer and winter in Japan can be brutal. Japan has eight regions spanning quite a few lines of latitude. That means depending on what part of the country you’re in, the weather will vary a lot during any given season. Winter in Japan starts in December and goes […]

With temperatures dropping and the chilly winter months quickly approaching us, what better way to stay nice and toasty than to savor some comforting food? If you’re in Japan, there is no shortage of mouth-watering options to choose from when selecting a tasty meal to warm your stomach during the winter months. In our list […]

If you’ve been working in Japan for a while, you’ve probably noticed a flurry of emails from HR as the year winds down about nenmatsu chosei (年末調整). Nenmatsu chosei is a year-end tax procedure in Japan where your employer calculates your final income tax for the year and adjusts for any overpaid or underpaid amounts. […]

A comprehensive guide describing all the most common ways to get from Haneda Airport into Tokyo and deciding which one is right for you.