Living in Japan

Exchange Students to Japan Warn: Japan Isn’t Like Anime

A Japanese reporter asked exchange students what they thought about life in Japan. Their answers, she says, are sobering - and people in Japan should take them to heart.

Pets OK, No Foreigners: The Reality of Housing Discrimination in Japan

What's it like renting in Japan? For many resident foreigners, it's a humiliating ordeal - and it's even worse if you aren't white.

Japan Can Soon Revoke Permanent Residency for Missed Taxes, Forgotten ID

Don't leave your wallet at home: a new law means Japan can kick out permanent residents for not paying taxes - or even not carrying ID.

What Does Japan Think About Its Foreigner Population?

A survey released earlier this year reveals what Japanese citizens think about increased immigration - and shows a substantial split by age.

New Scams Target Chinese Nationals Living In Japan

A disgusting new scam in Japan is explicitly targeting Chinese nationals. The threat? Pay up - or get deported.

Japan’s New Bill to Strip Permanent Residency Based on Shaky Data

Japan's government is pushing a new law to strip permanent residents of their status - but it's based on incomplete data. Learn why some say the law will turn away foreign talent at a time when the country can ill afford it.

Tourists Love Japan’s Toilets, Says New Survey

Foreign tourists are going wild for Japan's bidet-equipped toilets - and many are eager to see them in public spaces too.

Japan Struggles with Soaring Incidence of Intoxicated Roadside Sleepers

Japanese authorities are stepping up road safety warnings. The reason? People sleeping on the streets after drinking.

Cancellation Calls for Kurdish Spring Festival in Saitama Renew Tensions

Why a conflict over a spring musical festival is renewing tensions between Kawaguchi and Saitama cities and the local Kurdish population.

Living in Japan

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