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Visit Fukushima beyond the headlines. From Namie yakisoba to coastal towns like Futaba, discover a region slowly rebuilding.

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 ...

Street promoters, honey traps and the legal gray zone: what every visitor should know about Japan’s street promoters.

GaijinPot Unfiltered is a new collection of long-form editorials exploring Japanese culture and society in depth. Stories aim to debunk those myths about Japan that can generate harmful stereotypes, ...

Learn how Japan’s Highly Skilled Professional visa works, including points, benefits and how it can fast-track permanent residency.