Living in Japan

Will Japan Finally Get a Digital Nomad Visa?

Securing a visa for Japan can be tough. But the country may just make it easier by introducing a digital nomad visa in 2023.

Looking to settle down in Japan? According to a new survey, here are the best places to live in each of Japan's major regions.

It's HOT! As heat advisories sweep Japan, people are finding new and unique ways to keep cool - and stay safe.

In America, the drying machine rules the roost. Find out why Japan (and many other countries) prefer drying the old-fashioned way.

Many dream of working in Japan. But a cheap yen and stagnant wages are making it harder - and driving even Japanese citizens to leave.

By collecting extensive data on 119 large Japanese cities and scoring them on a variety of factors, we found an answer to a tough question.

A leaked video from ALT dispatch company Interac admonishing employees for taking sick days - during a pandemic - has caused some uproar.

Yuzu is a popular winter citrus fruit for more than its taste. Learn about the origin and benefits of relaxing yuzu baths!

It's kept Japan warm for over 500 years. So why is it disappearing from Japanese homes? A short history of the kotatsu (and how to buy one).