While Japan is known to be one of the safest countries in the world, it is also a very natural disaster-prone country. In fact, according to Statistica, the country experiences 1,500 earthquakes each year. When you’re in Japan and an unfortunate event occurs, what Japanese phrases should you know to ask for help or find […]

For many foreign residents in Japan, permanent residency (PR), or 永住 (eijuu), is one of the main goal of their long-term plans. It ends the need to renew a residence permit on certain visa types. But new guidelines starting in April 2027 will make applications and screening tighter than before.  Japan’s Immigration Services Agency revised […]

Part of what makes Japan so clean and environmentally friendly is how people throw away garbage, so there are many rules to follow just to get rid of your trash. In fact, Japan takes the environment so seriously that there is even a national holiday, Greenery Day, which celebrates the Earth. Japan reports an 87% […]

If you are a resident in Japan planning to renew your visa or change your status of residence anytime soon, there’s a change coming that’s worth noting. On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the Japanese government decided to raise fees for foreign nationals who renew or change their status of residence in Japan. The renewal fee […]

When you find yourself preparing to attend a funeral in Japan, how do you express condolences in Japanese

Finding an apartment or a place to live is essential if you want to live in Japan; however, you will need to know some essential Japanese phrases to get the place you want. If you plan to live in Japan, apartments are among the cheapest and most readily available options, but they can be a […]

Have you ever wondered what Japanese train announcements actually mean? Check out our guide below to help you before traveling to Japan!

As the importance of the JLPT grows and the number of applicants rises, Japan’s government is preparing to rethink how the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is administered. For the fiscal year 2027, the government is currently considering measures such as offering more JLPT test sessions per year, introducing an online testing option, or adding […]