LIVING IN JAPAN
Vacation Guilt: Why Japanese Workers (Still) Can’t Rest
Social mores play a big role in why Japanese workers say they report to the office even when they're sick.
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LIVING IN JAPAN
TRAVEL
Last-Minute Japan Travel Guide: Stress-Free Planning and Accommodation Tips
Going to Japan just because the mood took you? Here's how to pull together an enjoyable trip quickly and safely.
TRAVEL
These Are Japan’s Best Onsen Areas For A Winter Getaway
Looking for a hot soak this winter in Japan? A new ranking finds the top onsen (hot springs) you should visit to…
TRAVEL
Europe in Japan?! Don’t Miss These Awesome Sightseeing Spots
Wanna see a bit of Europe while in Japan? Here are some don't-miss sights for a great two-in-one vacation.
SOCIETY
Learncation: The New Japanese Holiday Paradigm for Schoolchildren
Studying on vacation? Learn how one prefecture in Japan is giving kids more time with their parents - but only if they…
TRAVEL
Japan’s Golden Week 2023 Brings Long Lines, Traffic Jams
Things appear to be "back to normal" for Japan's extended Golden Week holiday - and the result is jam-packed tourist traps.
CULTURE
Holidays in Japan: The Complete Guide
Japan ranks seventh worldwide for most public holidays. Learn about all the official (and a few unofficial) holidays in Japan and how…
CULTURE
A 10-Day Vacation: Behind Japan’s Epic “Golden Week”
How did Japan's notoriously long yearly holiday get even longer? Inside the holidays that make up Golden Week.