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8 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in Nippori
We’ve tapped into the insider information of Sakura Hotel Nippori to bring you ideas that you won’t find in the local guidebooks.
By Lucy Dayman on April 2, 2018
Vegan in Japan: 4 Veg-Friendly Eateries in Kamakura
Four seaside vegetarian restaurants in Kanagawa that will make your beach getaway perfect!
By Ashley Owen on March 30, 2018
Get it on Credit: Shopping Hard with your Charge Card
Here are some details about the information on your Japanese bank card to help you have a better online shopping experience.
By Matthew Coslett on March 29, 2018
All About the Fukuzawas: The Faces on Your Yen
You handle them everyday, but do you know who they are?
By Patrick Parr on March 28, 2018
Tokyo Fight Club: A New Friday Night Entertainment Experience
Live fights and ¥300 cocktails at this hybrid restaurant and entertainment venue that’s here to shakedown Tokyo nightlife.
By Jacob Stroth on March 27, 2018
This Week in Japan, March 26-April 1, 2018
Here are the best events across Japan for this week.
By Dan Grunebaum on March 26, 2018
36 Hours in Tottori
How does this tiny prefecture with a population of less than 600,000 make you feel so connected to a culture that isn’t your own? Hope you’re up for the answer and 36 hours of discovery in Tottori.
By Victoria Vlisides on March 26, 2018
8 of the Coolest Movie Locations You Can Visit in Japan
Live the movies at these famous (and not so… ) Japanese locales depicted on celluloid.
By Joshua Meyer on March 23, 2018
Good Morning! This School Ritual Could Be the Key to a Great Day
Schools in Japan have many customs but the first energetic greeting of students in morning can set the tone for your students — and you!
By GaijinPot Partners on March 22, 2018
The Roots: Obscure Origins of Unusual Katakana
Learners may know of “wasei eigo” (English words coined in Japan), but there is another weird subcategory of katakana terms: those whose meaning has been utterly altered from the original form.
By Matthew Coslett on March 21, 2018
Getting a Mobile Phone in Japan: Your FAQs Answered
Welcome to our ultimate guide for foreign residents on setting up a mobile phone in Japan in partnership with Sakura Mobile.
By GaijinPot Partners on March 20, 2018
This Week In Japan: March 19-25
Every Monday we serve top picks for this week’s events in Japan. To list your event, contact the editor of GaijinPot.