From the mischievous kitsune (fox spirit) to the ferocious oni (ogre), the rich mythology of legendary creatures and spirits has influenced everything from its language to its shrine/temple art. The ...

Scary stories are a Japanese summer tradition. So what better way to cool off from the brutal summer heat than with a spine-chilling Japanese urban legend about a haunted tunnel in Kyushu or a ...

Your taxes in Japan are collected in a number of ways. Some are deducted from your pay, others you have to pay yourself. The taxes you are obliged to pay vary for each individual depending on: your ...

Everyone is talking about getting a My Number Card. But, what is it and what can I do with it? The Japanese government is urging people to get their My Number Card, also known as Individual Number ...

Back in mid-January, I was somewhat surprised to read that the Japanese Immigration Bureau had announced a relaxation of some of its immigration rules for skilled foreign workers. Until recently, ...