Best Train Lines for Living in Tokyo: The Namboku Line
Living on the Namboku line covers central business districts with easy access to Saitama.
By Heidi Sarol 4 min read
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Move Over Kyoto: 5 Fantastic Spots in Kanazawa
Kanazawa deserves more recognition than its nickname “the Little Kyoto” warrants.
By Burcu Basar 4 min read
Spinach, Weeds and Chinese Cabbage: Key Words in the Japanese Office
Many Japanese companies rely on principles conceived in the 1980s. But alternatives have emerged, changing how colleagues and bosses interact.
By Paula Chiarino 4 min read
Surf, Sun and Save: Discounts for Kanagawa Beaches in Japan
Here are 5 fantastic bargain beach trips from Tokyo that you can visit without breaking the bank.
By Heidi Sarol 6 min read
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5 Things That will be More Expensive in Japan in 2022
While it may seem that the summer price increases are a temporary thing, they are actually part of a larger pattern
A Remote Worker in Japan’s Guide to Increasing Productivity
Working hard or hardly working? Read on for tips to increase productivity as a remote worker in Japan
2022 Top Jobs in Japan Week 36
Translation, writing, sales, customer support and more in this week's Top Jobs in Japan!
5 Ways to Enjoy Autumn in Japan
Here are five fun ways to make the most of autumn in Japan.
Places of Worship: The Shrines of Ise and Daihonzan Eiheiji
Travel with Fergus to Fukui and Mie and discover some of the most important sites of worship in Shinto and Zen Buddhism.
Why is Japan called ‘Japan’ and not ‘Nihon?’
The reason why Japan isn’t called Nihon involves a gradual change over millennia and the many countries that had an influence on it.
2022 Top Jobs in Japan Week 35
This week's Top Jobs in Japan features exciting editorial, translation and real estate related opportunities.
Choosing your own bicycle in Japan
From folding bikes to road bikes and everything else in between.
Camping in Japan: A Trip to Yamanashi
Discover Japan’s best-kept secret, Yamanashi prefecture.
2022 Top Jobs in Japan Week 34
For this week's Top Jobs in Japan learn more about the available teaching, marketing, hospitality and IT-related career opportunities.
6 Jobs in Japan for Engineers, Marketers and Finance Pros
Behind-the-scenes creators are in the spotlight this month. Investing, IT, German translation and more!
