Every December, Japan sums up the year with a single kanji—no slogan, no speech. Just one character, chosen by public vote, to capture the national mood. Some picks feel celebratory. Others feel like ...

A new Japan immigration policy plans stricter residency, citizenship and monitoring rules for foreigners—but the changes ...

Celebrate the Year of the Horse by visiting Japan’s horse-linked shrines, temples and scenic spots where legends still live. Next year, 2026, will be the year of the horse. And as with the years of ...

Moritz Hingott is a passionate writer and traveler from Germany. You can usually find him at the movies or your local ramen shop. Learn how to be an influencer in Japan legally. What counts as paid ...

Learn how to be an influencer in Japan legally. What counts as paid work, which visas allow it and when you need permission. Traveling across prefectures, staying in onsen hotels for free and dining ...

Shibuya New Year’s Eve 2026 won’t include a countdown. Here’s what’s actually canceled and where to celebrate instead in ...