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Is It Coffee or Tea? What You Need to Know About Japan’s New ‘Tea Coffee’ Drink
This new hybrid drink released in Japan last week hints at the fact that we might be missing something in our lives, so we had to find out more.
By Victoria Vlisides on April 24, 2018
LGBT in Japan: Yes, It Gets Better!
Being queer in Japan hasn’t always been easy, but I want to be one of many voices that says it gets better.
By Alex Rickert on April 24, 2018
Level Up: The Top 5 Mobile Games in Japan
It’s never a dull moment living in Japan — and if it ever seems that way, then here are five popular smartphone games many Japanese play to help pass the time.
By Limarc Ambalina on April 20, 2018
5 Soft Skills ALTs Acquire that Are Resume Builders
Learn how being an assistant language teacher in Japan has turned you into a valuable team player for your next employer.
By Cara Lam on April 19, 2018
Beyond Takai and Yasui: Japanese Vocab to Watch Out for While Shopping
These 10 Japanese words and phrases can help you bargain for some good deals or talk about the finer things in life.
By Teni Wada on April 18, 2018
A New Challenge: Changes to Elementary School English in Japan for 2020
With the Olympics drawing closer, the government is finally getting serious about English in elementary schools.
By Liam Carrigan on April 17, 2018
20 Images that Prove Cherry Blossoms in Japan Make Life Worth Living
Sakura & animal selfies and scenery straight out of a storybook… Here are just a few of our favorite posts so far from the ongoing 2018 GaijinPot Cherry Blossom Contest.
By GaijinPot Blog on April 14, 2018
Gachapon: Japan’s Irresistible Capsule Toys You Never Knew You Needed
Who, what, where and, most importantly, how to get your hands on these cute, crafty and sometimes weird pieces of Japanese pop culture.
By Mimi Dietderich on April 13, 2018
April Fools: How to Talk About Big or Little Lies in Japanese
Since April is the month of fibs and mistruths, Gaijinpot presents some vocabulary to discuss them.
By Matthew Coslett on April 12, 2018
Fall Off the Beaten Path: A Weekend Getaway to Sakunami Onsen
No one’s heard of this misty mountain retreat just west of Sendai — and that’s what makes it so special.
By GaijinPot Partners on April 11, 2018
Win ¥1,000,000 to Help Grow Your Business in Japan
Tokyo Star Bank is giving foreign entrepreneurs a rare opportunity to connect with local investors and win a grand prize of ¥1,000,000 in a brand new contest.
By GaijinPot Partners on April 10, 2018
Great Japanese Writers: Ryu Murakami
From enfant terrible of the Japanese literary scene to master of its dark arts, Ryu Murakami’s sinister world and black humor have been delighting readers for more than four decades.