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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’re already in Japan, securing tickets becomes much easier. Many tickets for concerts, festivals and other events in Japan can be bought at popular convenience store chains like Lawson, ...

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, ...