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Jun 12, 2026

The World Cup arrived while you’re living in Japan — which means you can follow both your home country’s team…

Jun 10, 2026

Nintendo Direct June 9 recap: Zelda Ocarina of Time confirmed for Switch 2 remake, plus Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven, Kingdom…

May 22, 2026

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu opens in Japan on May 22, 2026 — the first Star Wars theatrical release…

May 21, 2026

Japan’s international resident population hit 4,125,395 at the end of 2025, breaking the 4 million mark for the first time.…

May 21, 2026

Detective Conan’s 2026 film *Highway of the Fallen Angel* crossed 10 billion yen in 27 days, a first for any…

May 19, 2026

Okinawa entered the 2026 rainy season on May 4, six days earlier than average. Southern Kyushu and Shikoku are next…

Apr 13, 2026

Confused about the difference between a Shinto Shrine and a Buddhist Temple? This guide explains everything from how to tell…

Apr 13, 2026

Interested in watching Japan’s national sport, Grand Sumo? From easy ways to buy tickets to recommended seats (Masu-seki), simple match…

Apr 9, 2026

Want to dive deep into Japanese anime, manga, and otaku culture? From navigating Akihabara to ‘Sacred Pilgrimage’ (Seichi Junrei) for…

Apr 7, 2026

Want to try a Japanese Onsen but feel shy about being naked or worried about tattoos? From the correct way…

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