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 »
Is The JET Program The Right Job For You?
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Teach English in Japan with the JET Program. More »
What NOT to Do in Okinawa
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Mary Richardson breaks down the island's avoidable attractions...and what you should do instead. More »
Insider's Guide to Tokyo
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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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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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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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These are the slimiest, hairiest, chewiest and smelliest foods commonly eaten in Japanese households.
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
10 Japanese Customs You Must Know Before a Trip to Japan
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The following Culture Crash Course will help you ease right into Japan. More »
How To Order Sushi Like A Ninja
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NO chopsticks, NO wasabi, NO soy sauce. More »
Art on TV? Only in Japan
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Art as magical and something to be appreciated by everyone? More »
What's going on in... Japan?
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A former journalist weighs in on the recent Japanese election. 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 »
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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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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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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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What really makes Tokyo the most fascinating city on the planet? 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 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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Japan's Obsession With Fire: 6 Things You Don't Want to Miss
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Want to see some REAL fireworks? More »
Canal City Hakata: Fountain That Acts Like a Printer [VIDEO]
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Think the fountains in Rome are amazing? Check out this one in Fukuoka, Japan. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
