[Updated 11/9] Fall Foliage Forecast 2020: What Are the Best Times and Places to See the Autumn Leaves?
It might be difficult to travel overseas right now but this doesn’t mean you can’t go on an…
Glamping in Japan: 7 Magnificent Luxury Camping Locations
Combining our favorite elements of traditional camping with luxury amenities (like real bathrooms!), glamping offers a great way to get your travel on and refresh yourself. Not only does glamping offer you an excuse to get out of the city, but getting away from the crowds will help you maintain social distancing protocols and avoid confined areas, all while enjoying sandy shores, wooded hikes, or snowcapped mountains (whatever your preference happens to be).
Expat Expo Tokyo 2020, the First Fair for International Residents in Japan
According to the statistics, there are approximately 580,000 foreigners living, working, and studying in Tokyo. In response to…
Looking For Happiness in Japan? Kyushu is the Place to Be, Says One Survey
Japan is far from being the only country whose rural areas are losing population due to young people…
Japanese Funeral Etiquette: 7 Things You Should Note
Funerals in Japan are solemn occasions, during which Japanese people follow many practices in order to give the…
The Complete Guide to Riding Trains in Japan: From Buying Tickets to On-Board Manners
When you’re in Japan, trains are one of the main ways to get around. Here’s a complete guide…
Why You Should Live and Work in Rural Japan
Most people want to live in the big metropolitan cities of Japan. They’re fascinated by the high tech,…
Due to Corona, Shibuya’s Famous Halloween Will Be Moved to an Alternate Reality
On most Halloweens, you can find an electric atmosphere in Shibuya, as thousands of people in creative costumes…
I Live in the Japanese Countryside: This Is What It’s Like
Curious about life in the Japanese countryside? Take a look at the average day in rural Japan, and see how it stacks up versus city-life. This article will give you a peek into the life of an American English teacher living in a rural Japanese town.