There’s something surreal about walking through Shibuya during Pride Week, past rainbow crosswalks and pride flags, only to remember that same-sex marriage is still not legal in Japan. It might ...

In Japan, earthquake readiness is more than just a good idea—it’s a necessity. While that might sound a bit overwhelming, the good news is that getting ready doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, it can ...

Societies have countless ways of drawing lines between who is considered an insider and who isn’t. Some are straightforward—citizenship, visas, legal status. Others are more subtle, and in that ...

Japan’s credit system can be confusing, and many foreign residents struggle to get their first credit card. This guide breaks down how Japan’s credit system works, introduces the two main credit ...

Junglia Okinawa, a new theme park located in northern Okinawa’s lush jungle, is set to open in July 2025—and it’s unlike anything the island has seen before. Located in the UNESCO-protected region of ...

Join us for an evening of impact and inspiration at the Asian University for Women (AUW) Fundraising Gala 2025. This annual event supports AUW, a leading institution in Bangladesh dedicated to ...

The loss of a loved one is difficult even in the easiest of circumstances, but when you throw in things like language and cultural barriers, geographic distance, and bureaucracy, mental and emotional ...

Jed is a Pilipinas-born, U.S.-raised content writer and digital marketer with an interest in lifestyle and purpose-driven brands. When she's not furiously typing away at her keyboard, you can find her ...

Writer, baker, photo-taker; born and raised just outside of Philadelphia, USA. Rika is a lover of kissaten cafes and long, blister-inducing walks around Tokyo.

Burcu Basar, originally from Istanbul, Turkey, is doing her PhD in Japan in an area that miraculously combines her profession—law—and her passion—national parks. She lives in Tokyo but can often be ...