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How to ask women out in Japan without being awkward—learn where to meet, what to say and how to avoid common cultural ...

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Japan’s onsen (hot spring) culture is steeped in tradition, from ancient purification rituals to the communal serenity of sento and onsen. However, the culture is evolving. There is a new wave of spas ...

Explore new jobs in Japan this week—from art museum guides to tour leaders and hands-on builders. Great roles for bilingual and entry-level. If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each ...

Is living in Tokyo expensive? It depends on where and how you live. Based on Japanese apartment listings like our very own GaijinPot Apartments, Japanese sites like Suumo and AI-powered real estate ...

When you move to Japan, it doesn’t take long to realize that what’s considered “normal” here can be pretty mind-blowing. From small cultural quirks to habits that would turn heads back home, Japan has ...

We have published the overall average salary in Japan, but Tokyo is in a league of its own. Known for its bustling city life, cutting-edge technology and sky-high living costs, Tokyo also has some of ...