Category: General

Japan Just Officially Released (Relaxed) Revisions to Guidelines For Permanent Residency

For those who are aiming to become permanent residents of Japan (not through marriage), the 10-year wait is a long one. Some years ago, the […]

Visiting Japan – Viral Videos From 2016

Here are some of the most stunning videos from 2016 about traveling in Japan.   Beppu City’s SpaAmusement Park Project This video of a spa […]

6 Crazy Reasons that Led To Train Delays in Japan

Trains are known to be extremely punctual in Japan. However, no system is perfect and the occasional delay does occur, usually due to accidents, passenger […]

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Saving on Taxi Fares in Tokyo

It is not a secret that taxis in Japan go by relatively expensive metered rates. While the flag-down fee varies from prefecture to prefecture, the subsequent […]

Snapshot: Mochitsuki (mochi-making) Festival

Mochi is a delicacy in Japan made from glutinous rice and its popularity goes beyond the shores of Japan as countries like Taiwan and Singapore also […]

Videos of Tokyo from the 1950s to the 1980s!

Here is a look at the transformation of Tokyo from the postwar era of the 1950s to the modern day. During this period of time (the […]

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Netizens compete to create the plainest Tokyo Olympics logo possible

In light of the recent plagiarism scandal surrounding the 2020 Tokyo Olympics logo, some concerned Japanese netizens have offered their professional help for a replacement logo. […]