Planning a trip down to southern Japan this season? Great news! Autumn foliage season starts a bit later in Kyushu, so there’s still time to catch the stunning colors.
From vibrant maple leaves to golden ginkgos, here’s our guide to the top 5 autumn leaves spots in Kyushu.🍁 READ MORE
Planning a vacation to Japan? Thinking about using Mint Mobile in Japan? You’re in luck! (Sort of.) Mint Mobile might be your data provider, and you’re wondering if they have an international plan and if this plan is the right choice for you. Mint Mobile offers Minternational passes that you can use in Japan, but they might not provide enough data in these passes.
Here we’ll break down using Mint Mobile in Japan and introduce a more data-filled and affordable alternative: prepaid SIM cards from Sakura Mobile.
Thanksgiving back home is quite different from Japan’s Labor Thanksgiving Day (Kinrō Kansha no Hi), held on November 23rd. But that doesn’t mean you can’t recreate the feast!
Whether you’re missing home or want to introduce a traditional Thanksgiving meal to friends in Japan, here’s a step-by-step guide to hosting Thanksgiving dinner in Japan. 🦃
Imagine spending your winter in Japan, waking up to snow-covered mountains, hitting the powdery slopes of world-famous ski resorts, and capping off your day with a soak in a hot spring.
A working holiday at a Japanese ski resort is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to dive into Japan’s culture, meet new people from around the world, and experience the country like a local.
In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know for working the winter season and preparing for the adventure of a lifetime. Keep reading for our ultimate guide to finding jobs at ski resorts in Japan! ⛷️
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Living and working in Japan long-term? While you’ve probably gotten past the initial culture shock, daily life still holds a few nice, and not-so-nice, surprises!
In this article, we’ll share the top 10 most surprising things that expats discover about Japan. 🗾
See if you can relate to some of the surprises in our list that keep expat life here so memorable!
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Halloween is right around the corner, and what better way to get in the spooky mood than with a J-horror marathon? Whether you’re brushing up on Japanese and looking for listening practice, or just love a good scare, these classic films will have you hiding behind the couch. Ready to scream?🎃
⚠️Viewer discretion is advised!
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Welcome back to our Best Japanese Castles series! As we introduced Nijo Castle and Himeji Castle last time, today we’ll introduce three more “premier castles” of Japan – Kumamoto Castle, Osaka Castle, and Nagoya Castle.
These three castles were ranked as 三名城 (sanmeijo), or the top 3 castles of Japan, by Ogyu Sorai in the Edo Period for their functionality and beauty. But, if you search “sanmeijo,” you’ll find that this is a contentious topic! Although there is no official top 3, let’s look closely at three significant castles chosen for their design.
We’ll also share some surprising trivia related to a giant green monster who can be found towering over Shinjuku on his off days. 🦖
Welcome to Part 7 of our <Study Abroad in Japan> series!
As a student studying abroad, you might be buying a lot of your meals from convenience stores (konbini), like 7-Eleven. Doing this is easy because the food is already made, and at most, all you have to do is add hot water or microwave it.
However, now that you’re making money from your part time job, if you’re tired of eating konbini food everyday, or you miss some of the food from home and you’re looking to cook, your first step might be to find a grocery store to buy your ingredients.
Here, you can hopefully find a grocery store near you that best suits your needs, from on-a-budget to international ingredients.
Located in Oita Prefecture, the city of Beppu is known as Japan’s hot spring capital. In this article, we will introduce a popular hot spring nestled in the heart of Beppu’s Kannawa district—Hyotan Onsen.
With its Michelin three-star rating, this onsen offers unique experiences that make visitors want to return, including private baths, sand baths, and Beppu’s famous “jigoku mushi” cuisine.
Whether you’re a tourist or a local, this onsen welcomes everyone—guests with tattoos included!
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