Gonzo Traveler: Tokyo Through the Looking Glass
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What really makes Tokyo the most fascinating city on the planet? More »
Inside Japan's Freaky Themed Bath Houses and Bars (NSFW)
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Prostitution is illegal in Japan, which may be one of the reasons for so many creative "alternatives." More »
Meet An Expert: Japan
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Meet Turner Wright, our DE for all things Japan. More »
No More Easy Money for English Teachers in Japan?
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Free jobs might be harder to come by these days... More »
What's going on in... Japan?
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A former journalist weighs in on the recent Japanese election. More »
10 Extraordinarily Useful Japanese Phrases For Travelers
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If you lose a gamble on a fart while in Japan, we've got you covered. More »
Japan's Obsession With Fire: 6 Things You Don't Want to Miss
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Want to see some REAL fireworks? More »
Abram Plaut Gives You 5 Years in Japan in 3 Minutes
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Meet one of Matador's Japan experts, Abram Plaut. More »
Is The JET Program The Right Job For You?
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Teach English in Japan with the JET Program. More »
A Guide for the Anxious: 11 Japanese Superstitions for Bad Luck
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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).
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The Traveler's Guide to Okinawan Dialect
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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 »
10 Tips for Dealing with Pregnancy in Rural Japan
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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 »
13 Classic Japanese Junk Foods
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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 »
9 Ways to Eat Cheap in Japan
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Fear not--the following are ways to eat well without running out of cash. More »
10 Ramen Shops in Tokyo Worth Visiting
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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 »
11 Unusual Japanese Beauty Products
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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 »
Insider's Guide to Tokyo
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Turner Wright, our man in Japan, gives you 10 reasons to visit Tokyo. More »
How to Get a Job Teaching in Japan
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Thinking about teaching in Japan? Read Rachel Turner's detailed guide first. More »
10 Great Outdoor Events in Okinawa
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From the largest cities to the smallest villages, Okinawa invites the outside world to share in the culture, dance, music, and spirit of the Ryukyu Kingdom at special events held throughout the year. More »
11 Weird Japanese Foods
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These are the slimiest, hairiest, chewiest and smelliest foods commonly eaten in Japanese households.
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How To Order Sushi Like A Ninja
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NO chopsticks, NO wasabi, NO soy sauce. More »
Singing Karaoke in Japan
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On a 17 year stint of bachelorhood, between wives number two and three I found myself doing a lot of bar-hopping... More »
Curses! Kikokushijo Foiled Again by Jun-Japanese Women
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Apparently, it's not easy for a Japanese woman-of-the-world to pair up with even the most progressive Japanese man. More »
A Day in the Life of an Expat in Kagoshima, Japan
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A day in the life of an American working in Japan. More »
Shima to Shima: Southern Islands of Japan
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Places too “remote” or “shabby” for your average salary-man are paradise for intrepid wanderers. More »
What NOT to Do in Japan
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Matador's destination expert on Japan lays out the country's avoidable attractions...and what to do instead. More »



