LIVING IN JAPAN
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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Japan’s LDP: Permanent Residency On The Line If Taxes Go Unpaid
Legal hassles used to be the only exit threat for foreign residents in Japan. Not anymore — now unsettled bills could be…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan’s Technical Interns Could More Easily Switch Jobs Under New Proposal
Japan's technical interns, some of whom suffer horrible abuses from their employers, may soon find it easier to find a new job.…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Cashless Payment in Japan: What’s Available & How to Use It
Wanna go cashless in Japan? You have options. Almost too many, in fact. Here's what's available - for both tourists and residents.
LIVING IN JAPAN
Beware the Bed Bugs on Your Next Japan Trip
A new strain of insecticide-resistant bed bug is bugging Japan after making stops in France and Korea. Here's what you need to…
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…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Here Are The Best Cities To Live In Japan’s Six Regions
Looking to settle down in Japan? According to a new survey, here are the best places to live in each of Japan's…
CULTURE
How Japan Is Beating The Heat This Summer
It's HOT! As heat advisories sweep Japan, people are finding new and unique ways to keep cool - and stay safe.