Japanese Police Random ID Checks and Bag Search On Foreigners: What You Need to Know
Getting randomly stopped by the police is an unfortunate reality that many foreigners face during their time living in Japan. Requests…
15 Most Generous Tipping Countries In The World in 2025
In Japan, tipping is not customary or expected. Excellent service is seen as standard, not requiring additional payment. Tips can even…
Cost of Housing in Japan Has Not Increased in 25 Years (CPI Data)
The Japanese housing CPI, which tracks rents, utilities, furnishings and other housing expenses, has stayed nearly flat since 1998. This stagnation…
Major Disruptions Coming to Tokyo’s Yamanote Line Nov 18 and 19
Trains on Tokyo’s busy Yamanote Line will see major service reductions and suspensions this weekend due to construction work at Shibuya…
Shohei Ohtani Wins AL MVP, Speculation Swirls on Where He’ll Sign Next
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was named the unanimous American League Most Valuable Player on Thursday night. The two-way phenom…
How Much is Rent in Japan? Actual Costs Surveyed
A recent survey on Japanese rent and mortgage payment revealed the following distribution of cost ranges: Housing Cost Range (Yen) Housing Cost…
10 Top Countries Whose Cuisine People Would Be Thrilled to Eat Exclusively
If you had to choose one cuisine to eat for the rest of your life, which country’s food would you pick?…
6 Lessons from a Japanese Nutritionist for a Long, Healthy Life
A Japanese nutritionist recently shared healthy eating tips with CNBC, drawing from the traditional Japanese diet and lifestyle. By following her…
16-Year-Old Wins Top UK Animation Award for Futuristic Japanese Street Food Film
16-year-old Euan Garbut from Glasgow won the Young Animator of the Year UK 2023 award in the 3D animation category for…
Volcanic Island of Nishinoshima Has Grown 20 Times Larger in 10 Years
Nishinoshima Island, located about 930 kilometers south of Tokyo, has expanded dramatically over the past decade due to ongoing volcanic activity….
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