Some of the most famous destinations in Japan aren’t as great as advertised, but a better option might be just around the ...

From 2027, unpaid health insurance could block your Japan visa renewal. Here’s how the new rule works and how to avoid trouble. Starting June 2027, foreign residents in Japan who haven’t been paying ...

If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we review our database of the top jobs in Japan posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. Kobe Motor Company ...

Beneath the chants of Exorcism in Japan, something stirs. The dead still listen, and the living still try to talk them down.

GaijinPot Expo returns! Now in its seventh year, GaijinPot Expo 2025 is Japan’s largest English-language career and lifestyle ...

Fresh from the newly opened Harry Potter Shop in Harajuku, I headed next to Akasaka, which has become Tokyo’s Harry Potter ...

Discover seven creepy unsolved mysteries in Japan, from brutal murders to eerie disappearances. These chilling cold cases ...

Fall is finally here! Time to make the most out of this fleeting season by spending the most time outdoors that we can. Don’t know where to start? Here’s a roundup of our best picks for Tokyo Events ...

Here's a list of events to check out to make the most of fall in and around Osaka. Enjoy fall to the fullest by exploring new towns, going to seasonal events and trying seasonal dishes. In this post, ...

Rice shortages, crime and loud sex—here’s why some think foreigners are “ruining” Japan (and what the data actually says). Ever experienced the “blame the gaijin” trope? You’re alone in your apartment ...