Big changes are coming to how foreign workers can live and work in Japan. In 2024, Japan announced plans to replace its current Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) by 2030 with a new foreign workers system called “Employment for Skill Development,” set to launch in 2027. The goal is to better attract and retain overseas […]
In Japanese, the word “どうも” (doumo) is a very versatile and frequently used word that can mean a few different things depending on the context. どうも, pronounced “dou-mo,” is a phrase you’d come across when you’re eating in at an izakaya or a restaurant. You can also use it to thank someone. You can also […]
How do you get a commuter pass in Japan? And does it help you save money on transportation? Find out everything you need to know about getting the commuter pass!
Whether you’re a short-term visitor in Japan under a Working Holiday visa or an adventurous tourist seeking to explore the Land of the Rising Sun, getting medical treatment can be scary if you have no health insurance in Japan.
Planning to tie the knot in Japan? Learn the legal steps, required documents, and cultural tips for foreigners getting married in Japan.
Did you know kanpai was popularized by accident? A Japanese diplomat, caught off guard during a toast with British officials, improvised and shouted “Kanpai!”
Find out the best omiyage to buy for your next trip to Japan — and where to search for them. Sake-flavored Kit Kats and Tokyo Banana, anyone?
How do you find vintage stores and thrift shops in Japan? Check out popular thrift stores in Japan, and where to go thrift shopping in Tokyo!
It’s not easy to find a job in Japan if you can’t speak Japanese, but you still can find top positions with attractive benefits — if you search it right.
You can’t visit Japan without trying sushi — and you shouldn’t leave without knowing how to say the different types of sushi in Japanese, either. Unlike the Western-style sushi rolls topped with avocado, mayonnaise, or cream cheese, traditional Japanese sushi is much simpler. If you ever go to an omakase restaurant in Japan, sushi is […]
