Navigate Japan
Insights Across Japan
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What is BJT? Japan’s Business Japanese Proficiency Test Explained
• July 2, 2026
Looking to work in Japan? Discover the Business Japanese Proficiency Test (BJT), a practical, monthly alternative to the JLPT designed specifically for professionals. -
Improve your relationships in Japan through modern “mind-reading.”
• June 30, 2026
Navigate workplace conflict and cultural misunderstandings in Japan using “mentalization.” Learn expert psychology techniques to improve your relationships and emotional intelligence. -
Ishigaki Island Family Holiday 2026: Why Fusaki Beach Resort Belongs on Your Shortlist
• June 29, 2026
Planning a 2026 family holiday to Japan? Discover why Fusaki Beach Resort on Ishigaki Island offers the perfect blend of kid-friendly water parks and adults-only relaxation. -
Live Sumo at Family-Friendly Restaurant
• June 26, 2026
Looking for family-friendly sumo in Tokyo? The Sumo Live Restaurant Hirakuza in Ginza offers an immersive dining experience, English commentary, and live matches. -
Business Manager Visa: New regulations you should keep in mind
• June 24, 2026
Japan’s Business Manager visa rules have drastically changed. Learn how the new 30 million yen capital requirement impacts foreign entrepreneurs and renewals. -
Tokyo Train Etiquette: Rush Hour, Inemuri and the Rules That Keep a City Moving
• June 23, 2026
Navigate Tokyo’s train system like a local. Discover the unwritten rules of rush hour etiquette, women-only cars, the last train (shuden) and inemuri. -
The Green Siren in Kawagoe: Reflections on Globalization and Identity
• June 22, 2026
Explore a personal reflection on expat life in Tokyo, diving into the complex balance between globalization, commodification, and Western defaultism in Japan. -
Hidden Costs of Owning Property in Japan (And How to Control Them)
• June 19, 2026
Understand the hidden costs of owning property in Japan. Learn why cheap property management fees often destroy foreign investor rental yields in Tokyo. -
Industry Insights: Japan’s Business Landscape for Female Entrepreneurs
• June 17, 2026
Discover the reality of female entrepreneurs in Japan. Explore government support, education programs and the gap between infrastructure and systemic change in 2026. -
Snowboarding Founder Faces Olympic Crisis
• June 16, 2026
Discover why athletes are fighting to save Parallel Giant Slalom (PGS)—snowboarding’s most accessible, equal, and scalable event—from being cut from the Winter Olympics. -
Latest UK-Japan Business News: June 2026
• June 15, 2026
Read the latest UK-Japan business updates for June 2026, including diplomatic visits and key partnerships in satellite tech, autonomous robotaxis and offshore wind. -
Preserving Japan’s Three-Dimensional Arts: Hagoita, Edo Shishu and the Shamisen
• June 12, 2026
Discover the master artisans preserving Japan’s endangered three-dimensional crafts, from Oshie Hagoita and Edo Shishu embroidery to the traditional Shamisen.