Discover the best ski resorts near Osaka, with easy access, family-friendly slopes and weekend-ready ski areas across Kansai.

We talk with Mikasan about life in Japan, finding his niche online and staying authentic as his audience grows.

Salary: ¥280,000 ~ ¥400,000 / Month Negotiable Nozawa is one of the most popular snow resorts in Japan! We offer ¥100,000 in ...

Japanese craftsmanship is often described as “precision,” but in a kitchen, it’s more practical than poetic. When Japanese kitchen knives are well-made, the difference is immediate. An onion slices ...

This winter, treat yourself to a cozy getaway in Kusatsu Onsen. Enjoy the snowy landscape and warm up in its famous hot springs.

Journey to Kumano Sanzan, three sacred shrines connected by Japan’s ancient Kumano Kodo trails winding through the remote Kii Mountains. It was the summer of 2018, and I had a plan. My girlfriend and ...

Rice shortages, crime and loud sex—here’s why some think foreigners are “ruining” Japan (and what the data actually says). Ever experienced the “blame the gaijin” trope? You’re alone in your apartment ...

Getting married in Japan comes down to filing the correct paperwork. The process and required documents vary depending on the expat’s home country and the nationality of the person they are marrying.

Japan is safe, but not risk-free. From mountain rescues to drug laws and shady bars, here are the most dangerous things you can do in Japan. By most measures, Japan is a very safe country. Japan has a ...

Japan is known for being one of the safest and most welcoming countries for travelers, with clean streets, fast and reliable trains and plenty of must-see sights that will last a lifetime. Most ...

Japan’s rainy season (梅雨, tsuyu), often regarded as humid and depressing, particularly in June, conjures images of soggy shoes and drizzly days. People who go out during these months experience a ...