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Vote in Your Home Country if You Live in Japan
Moving to Japan doesn’t deprive you of a say in the running of your home country — make your voice heard!
By Liam Carrigan 9 min read
Here’s What Japanese Twitter Thinks of the New Era Name
From political musings to lewd jokes, "Reiwa" has got people talking.
Reiwa: The Start of a New Era in Japan
Japan’s new era will start on May 1 and is all about people “beautifully” nurturing culture.
Managing the Cost of Healthcare in Japan
Make sure your next trip to the hospital doesn’t leave your wallet feeling sick, too.
This Family Restaurant with Flamingos In It Has Twitter Talking
So. Many. Questions.
The Strange Story of Hay Fever in Japan: Construction, Conspiracy Theories, Climate Change
The tale of Japan's national illness is intrinsically linked to the Japanese cedar. But there's much more to it than that.
Cherry Blossom Season has Officially Started in Tokyo
They’re expected to be in full bloom this Friday. Let the hanami begin!
We Asked Readers to Describe Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season in 2 Words, And They Delivered
Beauty or Barfy? You be the judge.
Real Rainbow Lines Up with Tokyo’s Famous Rainbow Bridge
And Twitter was filled with joy.
The Best Japanese Tweets About Carlos Ghosn’s Prison Bail Outfit
Ghosn leaves jail disguised as a workman, blesses Twitter with excellent joke material.
Uniqlo Announces New Street Fighter Collaboration
Choose your fighter!
A Trans Woman’s Marriage in Japan is in Jeopardy Over Legal Limitations
"We've effectively broken the system."
