The scene in The Wolverine where Hugh Jackman fends off tattooed yakuza goons at a funeral was filmed mainly at Zojoji Temple in Minato. At this temple (goons not included), Tokyo Tower looms large in ...

Work Get Behind the Wheel of a Lucrative Career in Japan with Military Auto Source. If you like the sound of being your own boss while supporting those who serve, check out this little-known, ...

We know you're not trying to be a bad tourist, but everyone occasionally breaks one of these unspoken rules in Japan.

Don't let the heat get you down. If you're looking for something new to try this year, here are ten Japanese summer ...

But not all romaji is the same. Depending on where you look, you might see “shi” spelled as “shi,” “si” or even something ...

Uchi Soto is the Japanese custom of a clear distinction between in-groups (uchi, 内) and out-groups (soto, 外). The concept of Uchi Soto is one of the most unique aspects of Japanese culture. This ...

Worried your boss might report you to immigration if you quit your job in Japan? Learn what they can—and can’t—do under ...

First grown in Kagoshima Prefecture’s Kanoya City in the late 2000s, the beniharuka sweet potato is produced mostly in Oita and Hokkaido.This hybrid crop combines the shape, size and appearance of the ...

Series appearance: Based on the RX-93v, which appeared in the film Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack Height: 24.8m Highlights: The RX-93 is the largest life-sized Gundam statue in Japan. In ...

Apply to the latest job openings in this week's Top Jobs in Japan in video production, teaching, security and more.

For those traveling to Japan for the first time, the research and preparation can be overwhelming.Along with researching what to see and eat, there is a lot about the culture and travel infrastructure ...

Gokiburi, or ゴキブリ(cockroaches) in Japanese, are by far the most common household creepy crawlers you will encounter in Japan—especially during summer.They are much bigger and more tenacious than their ...