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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Over the span of four days, over 100 artists will perform on different dynamic stages, creating an atmosphere that feels similar to going back and forth between live houses and arenas. Watch ...

Gary Dexter is an English writer based in Kanagawa. Of his three published novels, the most recent is Natural Desire in Healthy Women, about the contraception movement of the 1920s. His books have ...

The courts say it’s unconstitutional, but same-sex couples still can’t legally marry in Japan A simple guide to building a credit record and an overview of some of the credit and debit cards available ...

Don’t miss this special opportunity to see the legendary French rock band LEEKS INC. live in Japan on their exciting tour! Joining them will be an incredible lineup of other legendary Tokyo-based ...

For an inventive twist on Japan’s beloved green tea, head to TOKYO NODE CAFE in Toranomon Hills, where tradition meets cutting-edge culinary creativity. From April 1, the café is offering a special ...