The subsidy is ¥500,000. According to a 2023 study by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare, the cost of giving birth in Japan ranges from around ¥350,000 to over ¥600,000. The exact amount ...

GaijinPot Unfiltered is a new collection of long-form editorials exploring Japanese culture and society in depth. Stories aim to debunk those myths about Japan that can generate harmful stereotypes, ...

Recent headlines shared a story about a man requiring rescue from Mt. Fuji twice in four days while climbing in the off-season. Outside the official climbing period (July to early September), snow, ...

License validity New driver’s licenses (green license) are valid for a period of three years. Following renewal, the license is then good for another three years as an “ordinary driver” (blue license) ...

Also known as the National Pension Service, kokumin nenkin is Japan’s public pension system. Regardless of nationality, everyone in Japan must enroll in a pension plan, even foreigners. Fortunately, ...

Check out the latest job openings in this week's Top Jobs in Japan with open roles in marketing, gaming, security and more.

Here are some appliances to help you stay cool during summer in Japan aside from having your air conditioner on blast the ...