Decades ago, studying Japanese required flipping through heavy paper dictionaries or carrying a denshi jisho (a pocket-sized electronic dictionary) that instantly became the ultimate status symbol for ...

JR East is retiring the iconic Suica Penguin after 25 years. Are the bizarre new mascot candidates really that bad, or is all of Japan just grieving? Japan’s beloved transit icon is officially ...

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. NOCTIS is the group ...

How do people treat beards in Japan? Where do you go for a professional trim or shave? Here's what you need to keep your look professional. In modern Japan, beards haven’t been as widely embraced as a ...