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Know Your Rights: 2025 Guide to Human Rights in Japan for Foreign Residents

Japan’s Human‑Rights Framework Japan’s post‑war democracy is built on a constitution that loudly declares the nation's dedication to equality and…

Marriage in Japan: A Practical Guide for Foreign Residents

Getting married in Japan is surprisingly paperwork light. Once your marriage registration (婚姻届/kon-in todoke) is stamped at city hall, you…

Navigating Insurance in Japan: A Foreigner’s Essential Guide

Understanding Japan's insurance system is crucial for anyone living or planning to move to the country. Japan has a highly…

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How To Get From Narita Airport To Tokyo 2025

Flying is stressful enough. Navigating a 35 million person metropolis with luggage can make you feel like you’re regretting your…

Buddhism in Japan: History, Schools, Temples and Traveler’s Guide

Buddhism is the second most followed faith in Japan, and has been influential as a major religion in Japan since…

Japanese Slang Words 2025: Your Friendly Guide to Wakamono Kotoba

Japanese slang words can sometimes feel like a secret code, but cracking it is the quickest route to having relaxed,…

Commuter Pass Japan: Mastering the Teikiken to Cut Daily Travel Costs

1. What Is a Teikiken? A teikiken is Japan’s commuter pass. Load it onto an IC card such as Suica…

Best Apps For Learning Japanese (July 2025) – Reviewed by JLPT N1 & N2 Certified Authors

Learning and language is easier when you have the right tools, and Japanese is no exception. As someone who’s studied…

What is Shintoism?

Japan, as with many modern democracies, is home to people of many faiths. However, the most popular, and the most…