The best places to buy musical instruments in Japan. Rock on.
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Make the most of fall fruit with this simple persimmon and white chocolate cream tart recipe. We're drooling.
Making a bento is one of the best ways to keep lunch healthy and fun, especially if you've got kids. Fiona shares her tips and favorite recipes for bringing a bit of Japan to your midday meal.
We published our first list of essential items to start living in Japan back in 2014. We're back for round two with reader's stories, plus tips from the GaijinPot team.
If you'd like to study in Japan, you'll need to secure a student visa. Here's what to do.
Yakisoba is one of the easiest festival foods to make at home outside of Japan. Try this quick recipe for a taste of Japanese matsuri, wherever you are in the world.
The food you get at festivals in Japan is downright amazing so why not recreate your favorites at home? Try this easy recipe for a much-loved matsuri classic: okonomiyaki.
Leaving Japan, you'll have to deal with just as many bureaucratic procedures as when you first arrived. Here's a comprehensive checklist for the most stress-free sayonara possible.
Learn how to make staple Japanese dishes at home with our new "How to Make" series. First up: salmon teriyaki and miso soup.
Nobody likes paying your electric bill but with this handy guide at least you will know what you are paying.
Maybe all-night sessions in front of the console aren't so bad after all.
Watching movies in Japan can be pricey but if you plan in advance, you can find good deals on discount tickets.