Discover the best ski resorts near Osaka, with easy access, family-friendly slopes and weekend-ready ski areas across Kansai.

If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we review our database of the top jobs in Japan posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. Our team spans 42 ...

Growing up between Japan and the Philippines taught Mickael Shimizu (known online as Mikasan) early on that the same place can look very different depending on where you’re standing. His content ...

Japanese craftsmanship is often described as “precision,” but in a kitchen, it’s more practical than poetic. When Japanese kitchen knives are well-made, the difference is immediate. An onion slices ...

This winter, treat yourself to a cozy getaway in Kusatsu Onsen. Enjoy the snowy landscape and warm up in its famous hot springs.

Here's a one-day guide to exploring Shibamata in Tokyo's Katsushika Ward. Experience a slower side to one of the world's ...

Want to move to Japan? This guide explains every visa option, requirements, costs and the first steps to settling into life in Japan.

Discover Kurashiki in Okayama: stroll Edo-era canals, explore Kurashiki denim, Ivy Square and the Ohara Museum on a relaxed two-day trip.

Japanese Culture Experiences are at the top of many foreigners’ must-do lists. With world-renowned temples and shrines, enviable street food and high cuisine and a rich history of martial arts, sports ...