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Japanese School Festival: Your Insider Guide to Japan’s Gakuensai

Japanese gakuensai fuse education, community and pure youthful energy into one unforgettable weekend. For foreign residents, they are the closest…

Dating Apps in Japan: A Foreigner’s Guide to Love and Connections

Getting Started with Dating Apps in JapanFor newcomers looking for love, Japan’s dating culture can be both exciting and challenging…

School Lunch in Japan: Foreigner’s Guide to Kyūshoku Culture

Moving to Japan with children means mastering more than hiragana. One cultural bridges that parents will cross is kyūshoku —…

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Halloween in Japan 2025

Halloween, once almost exclusively celebrated in the USA, has since spread through the world as one of the most popular…

Skate Parks in Tokyo 2025

Tokyo is more than a haven for anime fans, gamers, history buffs, and foodies. It’s also an incredible place for…

Fish Market Culture in Japan: From Toyosu to Hidden Local Gems

Japan’s fish markets are more than sightseeing spots: they are like classrooms where you can taste regional identity one bite…

Halal in Japan: A Practical Guide for Muslims and the Halal-Curious

As more and more Islamic people visit and live in the country, Japan’s halal scene has grown from niche to…

Vegetarian in Japan: A Practical Survival Guide for Plant‑Based Living

Japan’s reputation for fish‑forward fare hides a quietly flourishing plant‑based movement. Master a handful of menu kanji, arm yourself with…

Essential Onsen Rules: A Foreigner’s Guide to Japanese Hot Springs

Bathing in a Japanese onsen feels like entering another dimension—quiet steam, mineral-rich water, and an unspoken code of respect. If…