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Author: TSL
10
Jun
2022
  • Culture

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.
07
Jun
2022
  • Career , Culture

Working In Japan: 8 Tips To Get Started, From Job Searching To Getting A Work Visa

Our comprehensive guide to working in Japan covers things you should consider before your job search, and how you can get started.
17
May
2022
  • Culture

9 Basic Japanese Language Tips: How To Get From Beginner To Speaking Like A Local

Learning a new language can be tough, but study more efficiently with these tried-and-tested Japanese study language tips.
16
Dec
2021
  • Activities & Attractions

Uroko House: A Fish Scale-Covered Western-Style Building In Kobe’s Ijinkan-Gai

Located in Kobe's Ijinkan-gai, Uroko House is a unique fish scale-covered Western-style house that transports you to 19th-century Europe.
30
Nov
2021
  • Activities & Attractions

Battleship Island: An Abandoned Mining Island Where The Attack On Titan Live-action Movie Was Filmed

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.
06
May
2021
  • Culture

15 Japanese Vending Machines That Sell Everything From Emergency Umbrellas To Engagement Rings

Japanese vending machines are like Doraemon's magical pocket - it offers everything ranging from amulets to Pokémon merchandise.
22
Feb
2021
  • Food Guides

9 Weird Japanese Candy Flavours That Will Put Willy Wonka’s Confections To Shame

If you're feeling adventurous or looking for something other than a sweet fruity treat, give these weird Japanese candy flavours a try.
22
Jan
2021
  • Activities & Attractions

8 Kyoto Shrines To Visit For Studies, Romance, Health & More 

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.
24
Dec
2020
  • News

55-m Tall Fujiyama Roller Coaster Tower Boasts Mt Fuji Views, Opens In Summer 2021 At Fuji-Q Highland

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.
10
Dec
2020
  • New Openings

Haruki Murakami Library In Waseda University Now Open, Houses Never-Before-Seen Manuscripts & Replica Of His Study

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.
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