Tokyo celebrates summer in July with fireworks, lantern festivals, flower fields and festival food. Wear a yukata and enjoy some of the city’s best events. From traditional matsuri to modern summer ...

Discover rivers, falls and swimming holes around Tokyo for a refreshing summer escape. Dive into clear waters just hours from the city. Come summer, scorching temperatures cover most of Japan. Sure, ...

Many people don’t know or even think about inheritance laws until they are affected by them. They differ by country, and understanding inheritance laws in your native country can be challenging enough ...

Traditional creatures, classic fairy tales and so much more inspire the iconic studio’s films. Here are seven examples of influences from Japanese culture and folklore. Studio Ghibli and its most ...

Let’s be real—life in Japan often means cramming everything you own into what feels like a generously sized closet or hotel room. That’s why more and more people turn to self-storage options in Japan ...

Green Co-op specializes in connecting consumers with producers. From meats, fish and produce to cosmetic goods and daily necessities, this non-profit organization values sustainable eating. One of the ...

Discover what factory jobs in Japan are like—learn about visa options, wages, job types and daily life on the factory floor. Foreign residents working in Japanese factories take on a wide range of ...

It has been a decade and a half now since the year Lost in Translation, the romantic comedy-drama starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, first hit theaters. More than any other film, this is the ...

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Japan banned CBN effective June 1, 2026. Here’s what tourists and foreign residents should know before traveling with cannabinoid products in Japan. Japan will ban CBN (cannabinol), a hemp-derived ...

If 007 only lives twice and you only live once, then you better add these travel spots to your bucket list. It’s been over 50 years now since the famous movie spy James Bond first visited Japan.

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