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Oda Nobunaga was one of Japan’s most powerful warlords and a key figure in unifying the country. Learn about his life and lasting legacy.

Located in Akihabara, WeLearn Community’s 80’s Cafe is a language cafe that invites learners to practice their Japanese in a ...

Kabuki is one of Japan’s three major classical theater arts and is often compared to Shakespearean works in terms of cultural significance. Sporting heavily stylized makeup and elaborate costumes, ...

Japan trends 2025 reshaped everyday life, from retro culture and food to work—plus what these trends mean for 2026. Happy New Year. Will 2026 finally see the end of the craziness of 2025? It was a big ...

We know you're not trying to be a bad tourist, but everyone occasionally breaks one of these unspoken rules in Japan. Japan is famous for its unspoken social norms. While locals have had these drilled ...

Despite being cute, relatively unassuming animals, rabbits and hares are found in the myths and tales of a surprising number of countries. From the ancient Greek tales of the foolish hare losing a ...

Are you looking to offer your services to a volunteer organization in Japan? Check out the foreigner-friendly opportunities below! Like many places, volunteering rates in Japan tend to rise in the ...

Why is a temple full of pentagrams near the Kyoto Imperial Palace? GaijinPot shares one of Japan’s most secret symbols. Seimei Shrine is not your usual Shinto shrine. Located near the remains of the ...

With prices on the rise, everyone could use a little extra financial help. GaijinPot can help you save cash by showing you birthday freebies or even finding better work on GaijinPot Jobs—but we can’t ...

When searching for a new job in Japan, you might wonder how often you see conflict in Japanese companies. Open disagreements between supervisors and subordinates are generally rare in Japan due to the ...

An important slip of paper. A Juminhyo is your official residence record in Japan. Managed by your local city office, this document contains vital information about you and your residency. It’s often ...