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Hasegawa between her characters, Ijiwaru Baasan (Granny Mischief) and Sazae-san (Mrs. Sazae). Hasegawa Machiko was born in 1920, in Saga Prefecture and is regarded as one of Japan’s pioneering female ...

Learn how to apply for the MEXT Scholarship in Japan, including eligibility, application steps, required documents and tips ...

If you’ve ever tried navigating Tokyo’s rush-hour crowds with a roller suitcase, you’ve likely experienced the stares or passive aggressiveness. Japan’s patience with tourists is often tested by those ...

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From 2027, unpaid health insurance could block your Japan visa renewal. Here’s how the new rule works and how to avoid trouble.

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Beneath the chants of Exorcism in Japan, something stirs. The dead still listen, and the living still try to talk them down.

GaijinPot Expo returns! Now in its seventh year, GaijinPot Expo 2025 is Japan’s largest English-language career and lifestyle ...

Have you been thinking about investing in Japan? In this video, we cover why you should, some options you can take and how to get started. If you’ve been living in Japan for some time now, chances are ...