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Studying In Japan: 20 Tips Foreign Students Must Know, From Applying To Universities To Living There

This step-by-step guide to studying in Japan will take the guesswork out of applying to universities, visa applications and more.

Our comprehensive guide to working in Japan covers things you should consider before your job search, and how you can get started.

Learning a new language can be tough, but study more efficiently with these tried-and-tested Japanese study language tips.

Located in Kobe's Ijinkan-gai, Uroko House is a unique fish scale-covered Western-style house that transports you to 19th-century Europe.

Japan’s Battleship Island has found new life as a creepy-cool urban exploration spot, but beyond its eerily beautiful exterior lies a dark past.

Japanese vending machines are like Doraemon's magical pocket - it offers everything ranging from amulets to Pokémon merchandise.

If you're feeling adventurous or looking for something other than a sweet fruity treat, give these weird Japanese candy flavours a try.

The next time you're in Kyoto and are looking for a little extra luck, check out these shrines that promise to bring you blessings.

You will soon be able to behold Mount Fuji in all its majestic glory from a 55m-tall observatory deck at the new Fujiyama Tower.

Literary fans are now able to snuggle up with a good book at the new Haruki Murakami Library, which opened its door in October 2021.