Life in Japan
“They Ripped Up My Resignation Letter”: 1 in 5 Japanese Workers in Their 20s Turn to Resignation Agencies
Young workers turn to resignation agencies for their mental health
Japan Now Allows Joint Custody After Divorce—Here’s What Actually Changed
A landmark revision to Japan's Civil Code took effect April 1, 2026, ending a sole-custody system that had been in place for over a century
English-Speaking Mental Health Services in Tokyo
A comprehensive guide to get the right help for you in Japan
Japan Drugstore Guide: Hair Loss and Scalp Treatments
Effective hair loss and scalp treatments recommended by drugstore staff
Shibuya to Introduce ¥2,000 Littering Fines and Mandatory Trash Bins for Restaurants
Shibuya City will introduce on-the-spot littering fines
How to Live in Japan
Visas, jobs and the real way people make it work
Dog Day Care in Tokyo: Wanchanland
A home-away-from-home for your pet, with an English-speaking team
Space-Saving Furniture in Japan: Optimizing Your Living Space
Eight products to make the most of your small Tokyo apartment
Is Hokkaido Warm in the Summer?
Here is what the locals say.
Japan Drugstore Guide: Allergy Medicine for Hayfever in Japan
The best hay fever and allergy medicine in Japan