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Guilt-free animal adventures in Japan
Four fantastic locations in Japan where you can get up close and personal with animals in their natural habitat.
By Ashley Owen on May 8, 2018
9 Vacations to Help Rebuild Japan’s Disaster Hit Regions
From historic onsen villages to stunning coastal towns, book a holiday at one of these beautiful destinations and know your money is helping disaster-affected regions get back on their feet.
By Lucy Dayman on May 4, 2018
3 Unforgettable Ryokan and Onsen Experiences from Japan Expert Rob Goss
Take an expert’s guided journey into three of the most beautiful and unforgettable experiences you can find at Japan’s inns and hot springs.
By Ian Yates on May 3, 2018
Vegan in Japan: 3 Veg-Friendly Eateries in Sapporo
Heading to Hokkaido? Check out these three fantastic restaurants for great-tasting vegan fare.
By Ashley Owen on May 2, 2018
Experience the Art of Wearing Yukata at this Special Workshop
Learn everything from hair arrangement to how to walk at this workshop held at the stunning Taiko-en gardens in Osaka. Participants will even get to take their yukata home with them!
By GaijinPot Blog on May 1, 2018
A Quick Guide To Mixed-Gender Bathing In Japan
Learn the art of and where to find one of Japan’s oldest traditions that’s quickly fading away.
By Natsuko Mazany on May 1, 2018
Pocketalk: Your No. 1 Travel Hack for Adventuring in Japan
No Japanese? No Problem.
By Christy Anne Jones on April 30, 2018
Movin’ Out: Some Quick Tips for Changing Your Residence in Japan
Moving to new digs doesn’t need to be as stressful or as costly as you think. A few simple steps before the big day can ensure everything goes smoothly, whether your moving across town or to another prefecture.
By Liam Carrigan on April 28, 2018
Japan’s Top 3 Regional Ramen: Sapporo, Tokyo and Fukuoka
Three iconic cities. Three unique styles of Japanese soul food. We travel to each area and discover what makes miso, shoyu and tonkotsu styles of ramen so distinct.
By Frank Striegl on April 27, 2018
The First 10 Sentences You Should Learn in Japanese
Gaijinpot presents a guide to the first ten sentences for beginner language learners that will make the scaffolding to all your later studies.
By Matthew Coslett on April 26, 2018
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.