Articles
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Best Neighborhoods for Expat Families in Tokyo and Yokohama
• January 22, 2026
From leafy Setagaya to international Minato and coastal Yokohama, these are the neighborhoods families choose for safety, schools, green space and community life. -
BBC Names Ishikawa Among 20 Best Places to Travel in 2026
• January 21, 2026
The BBC has named Ishikawa Prefecture among the world’s 20 best places to travel in 2026, highlighting its crafts, cuisine, and community-led recovery. -
KIWL Classic 2026: 4-Day Charity Cycling Tour in Wakayama
• January 20, 2026
The KIWL Classic 2026 returns with a four-day charity cycling tour through Wakayama, combining endurance riding, community spirit, and direct support for children in care. -
Investment Banking: Surge in 2026?
• January 19, 2026
Japan’s investment banking sector is accelerating into 2026 as global and domestic firms expand M&A, advisory services and cross-border dealmaking amid structural market reforms. -
High-End Fitness and Luxury Gyms in Japan: Where Expats Train in 2026
• January 16, 2026
From elite personal training studios to globally recognized gym brands and science-backed supplement providers, Japan’s high-end fitness landscape in 2026 offers something for every lifestyle. -
The Yen Loans & Axios Solution: Non-Resident Mortgages in Japan
• January 15, 2026
For years, overseas buyers were locked out of Japan’s property market due to strict residency requirements. A new partnership between Yen Loans and Axios is changing that—making non-resident mortgages in Japan faster, compliant and fully accessible for global investors and second-home buyers. -
World’s Happiest Workplaces: Global and Japan Winners
• January 14, 2026
WorkL’s World’s Happiest Workplaces 2026 reveals the global leaders in employee wellbeing. How do these results compare with Japan’s own workplace satisfaction benchmarks? From Accenture and Disney to Dentsu and Salesforce Japan, we explore how global and local standards of happiness at work align. -
Japanese SME Finance Trends 2026: Building Resilience
• January 13, 2026
As Japan heads into 2026, SMEs are reshaping their financial strategies by embracing fintech treasury tools, automation, and smarter pricing models to build resilience amid currency volatility, labor shortages, and rising costs. -
Gourmet Travel in Tattoo-friendly Kinosaki Onsen
• January 9, 2026
From world-class Tajima Beef to winter snow crab and tattoo-friendly hot springs, Kinosaki Onsen offers a gourmet travel experience rooted in tradition, sustainability and regional flavor. -
Japan’s Talent Tunnel: Navigating the Labor Shortage Crisis
• January 8, 2026
Japan’s labor shortage is not just a demographic crisis but a strategic turning point—one that can be transformed into an opportunity through workforce reform, flexible employment models and responsible AI integration. -
High-End Affordable Eyewear Sets Global Standards
• January 7, 2026
Japanese eyewear brands are quietly reshaping global expectations, pairing meticulous craftsmanship with accessible pricing in ways that challenge what high-end eyewear is supposed to cost. -
Japanese Passport Ranks 3rd for Visa-Free Travel
• January 6, 2026
Japan remains one of the world’s most powerful passports, ranking third globally for visa-free travel despite shifting geopolitical and economic headwinds.