Living in Japan (Page 3)
A breakdown of search result data by one Japanese apartment hunting company reveals a big surprise.
Revised visa regulations aim to help interns unable to return home and who need a job in Japan.
Japan’s population continues to become more international, but the situation might be changing soon.
Ququri studio apartments offer just 4.64 square meters (49.94 square feet) of usable floor space, but with prices this low, it’s all some people need.
Living with your spouse and two kids in Japan’s former capital sounds nice, but is it affordable?
That’s plenty for life in Japan’s capital, claims twenty-something woman, but you might not want to live like her.
Overseas otaku says he learned some things while traveling in Japan, but many say they shouldn’t have been surprises.
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7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
Our anime dreams come true as we operate a robot suit from Appleseed
Nintendo releases Metroid-shaped ice cube/cooking tray and Samus arm cannon pillow【Pics】
New anime mecha figure’s pilot is…you!?!【Photos】
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Uniqlo opens its first-ever cafe at newly revamped Ginza store
Mt. Fuji’s “field sakura” coming into bloom as Shibazakura Festival begins
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
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7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan
Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?
Large amount of supposed human organs left in Osaka marketplace
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
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- Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes- 7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
- Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
- Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area- Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer- Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
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Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Uniqlo opens its first-ever cafe at newly revamped Ginza store
Mt. Fuji’s “field sakura” coming into bloom as Shibazakura Festival begins
Japanese police attempting to clamp down on “zombie cigarettes”
Is it rude to sing along at concerts in Japan? We ask a pro musician for his take
Mr. Sato stops by 7-Eleven’s often overlooked fast food chain Poppo
I can’t believe it’s not fish eggs? Taste-testing Japan’s imitation “almost ikura”【Photos】
You can now turn your smartphone into a Pokémon Pokédex thanks to Bandai【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Digital resurrection after death? 63 percent of Japanese and American survey participants say nah
Rice ball melon bread – A treat Japanese bakeries aren’t crazy enough to make, but we are【SoraKitchen】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
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