Merry Christmas! In December, during the peak of the holiday season, vibrant Christmas markets sprout across Tokyo. So, this is the perfect time to embrace the Christmas spirit and immerse yourself in these wonderful markets, filled with iconic Christmas illuminations, holiday treats, and drinks, from hot cocoa to malt wine. Christmas in Japan definitely differs from […]

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 […]

Discover the best of Tokyo this winter with dazzling illuminations, festive Christmas markets, seasonal events, and cozy spots to enjoy the holiday magic.

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. […]

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and one of the best parts of the holiday is gathering around the table with friends and family to enjoy a delicious feast. If you’re looking to celebrate Thanksgiving in Tokyo, what better way than with a proper Thanksgiving dinner? Finding a spot to dine out for this special […]

Japan celebrates its own Labor Thanksgiving Day earlier than American Thanksgiving, but if you’re craving an American-style feast, the biggest challenge often comes before the cooking even begins: finding a turkey. This hefty North American bird, roughly three times the size of a typical chicken, isn’t exactly a supermarket regular in Japan, which can make […]

These are the most uniquely themed bars that you should add to your Tokyo itinerary when you visit the city.

The next JLPT will be held on December 2022. Ready to apply? Here’s a guide on how to reguster for the JLPT online.

Here’s everything you need to know about Japan’s increased visa fees and departure tax coming in 2026.

Nothing beats the aroma of freshly brewed coffee in the morning, but if you know anything about Japan, it is that they take their coffee culture seriously, almost to the same respect reserved for tea ceremonies. However, before you can sip on your choice of coffee in your favorite coffee shop, whether it is in […]