Living in Japan
A Year in Japan Through Emoji
What emojis like 🎍, 👹 and 🎏 actually mean, how to partake in Japanese celebrations using them, plus some go-to phrases.
By Teni Wada 7 min read
How to Do Hatsumode in Tokyo
A guide to experiencing the first Shinto shrine visit of the year.
What’s Christmas Like in Japan?
In Japan this Christmas? Here's some of the things you can expect during the ホリデイズ.
Weathering a Cold Japanese Winter for New ALTs
Five tips to keep safe and warm during the coldest time of the year.
Ultimate Guide to Observation Decks and Elevated Views in 7 Major Japanese Cities
Brush up on the best lookouts in Sapporo, Tokyo, Yokohama, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Nagasaki.
6 Recommended Places to See the First Sunrise of 2019 in Japan
An awesome tradition in Japan is "hatsuhinode," or viewing the first sunrise of the New Year.
Japanese Horror Story: 5 Scary Video Games for Long Winter Nights
Here are five Japanese horror games every fan of the genre should check out.
5 Misconceptions About the Trains in Japan
They’re not all perfectly punctual futuristic concepts and none of them transform into giant robots.
Saddle Up: Getting a Bicycle in Japan
Getting around the ‘hood by bike comes with plenty of rules here.
Films Wako: A Slick Social Apartment for Movie Lovers and Creatives
Featuring a photography studio, a work lounge and, yes, an actual cinema.
New Specified Skills Visa for Japan: Your Questions Answered
What the recently announced Specified Skills Visas could mean for foreign workers seeking jobs in Japan.
5 of the Weirdest Japanese Video Games (You Can Play in English)
Nothing says “otaku” like crazy video games. Here are five of Japan’s craziest.
