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If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we review our database of the top jobs in Japan posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. We’re looking for a ...

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

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

Check out our monthly event roundup for Tokyo for March 2026! Sakura season takes over the city, major art fairs land and temple festivals roll through historic neighborhoods. March in Tokyo means ...

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Explore the johatsu phenomenon in Japan, why people choose to vanish, how they disappear and the cultural and societal factors behind it.

Ibaraki Prefecture plans to pay residents ¥10,000 to report undocumented foreign workers. Critics warn the policy could lead to discrimination.

Japan visa fees are set to increase in 2026, with permanent residency likely rising to ¥200,000. Here’s what foreign workers and employers need to know.

Explore San’in Kaigan National Park, where coastline, fishing villages, hot springs and food culture fall into rhythm with Japan's coastline. Japan is often introduced through Tokyo, Osaka and ...