Nagano Prefecture – and its many mountains – have many (sometimes surprising) delights to offer. It holds nine of Japan’s 12 tallest peaks and encompasses much of the areas of the Kita-Alps, Chuo-Alps and Minami-Alps.

Tokyo Prefecture is the third smallest prefecture in Japan, consisting of 23 special wards, all of which are governed like cities.

Far from being a new practice, the foundations of Autumnal Equinox Day were actually laid out centuries ago. But, many moons later, are the origins of this holiday still relevant today?

The values behind Respect-for-the-Aged Day are important reminders for all of us. But why?

When getting ready for a Japanese job interview, be prepared to answer these 4 key questions to improve your chances of getting the job.

Looking to order takeout in Japan? In Japan, many chain restaurants offer a takeout option on their menu. When […]

We are continuing our Essential Japanese series with directions in Japanese. Very similar to English, Japanese […]

The new Designated Activities visa allows foreign students actively seeking employment after graduation to stay in Japan.

Asking for directions in Japanese is very easy and a good way to meet the locals. Follow our handy vocabulary guide to learning how to ask if a place is nearby.

Diana fell in love with the culture and language of Japan while visiting over ten years ago. She recently decided to continue her studies by taking the Coto Intensive Japanese Language Course.