After his 6 month stay got extended to 6 years, Matthew decided just to stay. As well as writing about his beloved Kansai, he spends hours in the middle of nowhere looking for wildlife and searching for the parts of the city most people ignore.
Discover chilling Japanese urban legends. From the haunting Cow Head to the eerie Teke Teke, delve into bone-chilling tales that blur the line between myth and truth.
Job hunting in Japan? Ace that interview by brushing up on how to answer basic Japanese job interview questions.
If you have a Kansai International Airport layover, check out some of the best places to shop, relax and discover cultural gems nearby.
A straightforward guide to renewing your visa in Japan.
A quick guide to understand your year-end tax adjustments in Japan.
As anime writers get more creative, they often depart from the original versions of the traditional creatures and create their own spin.
Explore the pros and cons of enrolling in a language school versus self-study methods for mastering Japanese, and discover which approach best suits your learning style.
Exploring sacred places in Japan for ghost, demons and tricksters.
You just moved into you new apartment—do you have everything you need? Here is a list over what you might need, from oven filters to mold killers and more.
Visit the decisive battles of the Warring States Period at the sites of its major battles.
Foraging can be a new and rewarding way to experience (and taste) Japan’s wilderness. Here are some of the best places to try it.
It can seem like a dream to move from renting to owning your own property, however, there are a number of pitfalls awaiting the unwary.