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Japan is the land of sushi, karaoke, and modern world meets old school tradition.  From Osaka to Tokyo, everything you need to know about navigating the Nihon islands like a local.

9 Ways to Eat Cheap in Japan

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ABROAD:   Fear not--the following are ways to eat well without running out of cash.   More »

Japan In My Bathtub

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ABROAD:   It's all in the details.  More »

Is The JET Program The Right Job For You?

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ABROAD:   Teach English in Japan with the JET Program.  More »

What NOT to Do in Okinawa

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TRIP IDEAS:   Mary Richardson breaks down the island's avoidable attractions...and what you should do instead.  More »

July 4th in Japan

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ABROAD:   A shout out from your editor!   More »

Insider's Guide to Tokyo

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TRIP IDEAS:   Turner Wright, our man in Japan, gives you 10 reasons to visit Tokyo.   More »

The Traveler's Guide to Okinawan Dialect

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ABROAD:   We have met and now we are family. Let’s go drinking together, play and sing karaoke. By the way, I’m starving; you got any money?  More »

Inside Japan's Freaky Themed Bath Houses and Bars (NSFW)

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NIGHTLIFE:   Prostitution is illegal in Japan, which may be one of the reasons for so many creative "alternatives."  More »

11 Weird Japanese Foods

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ABROAD:   These are the slimiest, hairiest, chewiest and smelliest foods commonly eaten in Japanese households.   More »

A Day in the Life of an Expat in Kagoshima, Japan

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ABROAD:   A day in the life of an American working in Japan.   More »

How to Get a Job Teaching in Japan

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ABROAD:   Thinking about teaching in Japan? Read Rachel Turner's detailed guide first.  More »

Shima to Shima: Southern Islands of Japan

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TRIP IDEAS:   Places too “remote” or “shabby” for your average salary-man are paradise for intrepid wanderers.  More »

10 Extraordinarily Useful Japanese Phrases For Travelers

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ABROAD:   If you lose a gamble on a fart while in Japan, we've got you covered.  More »

10 Japanese Customs You Must Know Before a Trip to Japan

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ABROAD:   The following Culture Crash Course will help you ease right into Japan.  More »

How To Order Sushi Like A Ninja

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ABROAD:   NO chopsticks, NO wasabi, NO soy sauce.  More »

Art on TV? Only in Japan


NIGHTLIFE:   Art as magical and something to be appreciated by everyone?  More »

What's going on in... Japan?

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NEWS:   A former journalist weighs in on the recent Japanese election.   More »

10 Ramen Shops in Tokyo Worth Visiting

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NIGHTLIFE:   2. Menya Musashi: "The cooks are animated in the open kitchen, with the head noodle chef constantly yelling as he pulls noodles from boiling water. . ."   More »

Denjin Hadouken - Tokyo


TV:   A beat driven, multi-layer dedication to Tokyo through the lens of traveler Mirko Lalit Egger.  More »

13 Classic Japanese Junk Foods

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ABROAD:   Think of a long and perfectly cylindrical Cheeto, with Japanese flavors like spicy cod roe, ume boshi plum, okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), and tako yaki (octopus dumpling balls).   More »

10 Tips for Dealing with Pregnancy in Rural Japan

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ABROAD:   The first few months of pregnancy can be quite daunting for any new mother. Put a hemisphere between you and your familiar homeland, and pregnancy can be even scarier. Here are some ways to cope.  More »

Gonzo Traveler: Tokyo Through the Looking Glass

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SPIRIT:   What really makes Tokyo the most fascinating city on the planet?  More »

Curses! Kikokushijo Foiled Again by Jun-Japanese Women

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ABROAD:   Apparently, it's not easy for a Japanese woman-of-the-world to pair up with even the most progressive Japanese man.  More »

A Guide for the Anxious: 11 Japanese Superstitions for Bad Luck

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ABROAD:   As tempting as it may be, don’t open the amulet pouch, as you’ll be hit with a double whammy of yaku doshi and bachi (curse).   More »

Japan's Obsession With Fire: 6 Things You Don't Want to Miss

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NIGHTLIFE:   Want to see some REAL fireworks?  More »

A Traditional Japanese Meal

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Canal City Hakata: Fountain That Acts Like a Printer [VIDEO]


TRIP IDEAS:   Think the fountains in Rome are amazing? Check out this one in Fukuoka, Japan.  More »

Meet An Expert: Japan

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TRIP IDEAS:   Meet Turner Wright, our DE for all things Japan.  More »

No More Easy Money for English Teachers in Japan?

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ABROAD:   Free jobs might be harder to come by these days...  More »

11 Unusual Japanese Beauty Products‏

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GEAR:   Imagine becoming fair as Snow White with large anime character eyes, pink nipples, and super soft feet... complete with larger breasts just by eating "F cup cookies"?  More »

Singing Karaoke in Japan

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ABROAD:   On a 17 year stint of bachelorhood, between wives number two and three I found myself doing a lot of bar-hopping...  More »

What NOT to Do in Japan

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TRIP IDEAS:   Matador's destination expert on Japan lays out the country's avoidable attractions...and what to do instead.  More »

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