Our Lake Chuzenji Cycling Guide: A Relaxed Oku-Nikko Picnic Itinerary
Discover the Lakeside Picnic Ride in Oku-Nikko. Combine scenic bike rentals with exclusive takeout from the Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel for an eco-friendly getaway.
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Inside the Realities of Japan’s Live Music Industry with More Than Music
Discover Tokyo’s hidden live music scene. Explore the history of Japanese live houses, the inspiring mission of More Than Music, and where to catch the next show.
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How to Manage Rental Property in Japan from Overseas: An Expert Guide for Foreign Owners
Discover expert advice on managing rental property in Japan from overseas. Learn how to avoid repair traps and choose the right property manager before you buy.
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Best English-Speaking Banks in Japan
Compare the seven best English-speaking banks in Japan for foreign residents. Learn about account fees, English apps, the six-month rule and hanko requirements.
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Japan and Croatia: Lessons in Tourism
After 12 years in Japan and summers in Croatia, Edvard Vondra explores what the two countries can teach each other about tourism and hospitality.
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JMEC 32 Names Business Plan Winners at Tokyo Awards Ceremony
The 32nd Japan Market Expansion Competition (JMEC) awards in Tokyo highlight innovative Japan market entry strategies, including the winning business plan for All Here and a case study on elder care in Japan.
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Stress-Free Tokyo Real Estate: The Power of a Licensed English-Speaking Agent
Buying property in Japan? Learn how bilingual, licensed Tokyo real estate agent Aki Shimizu protects foreign buyers from hidden risks and legal hurdles.
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Industry Insights: Japan’s Business Landscape for Female Entrepreneurs
Discover the reality of female entrepreneurs in Japan. Explore government support, education programs and the gap between infrastructure and systemic change in 2026.
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More Than Scholarships: How CWAJ Empowers Women to Shape the World
Discover how the College Women’s Association of Japan (CWAJ) empowers women and visually impaired individuals to shape the future through their scholarship programs for 2026.
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More Schools, More Stories: A Year in International Education in Japan
Discover how Japan’s top international schools—from Tokyo to Kobe and Appi Kogen—use robotics, forest classrooms, and IB programs to shape student life.
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Why Japan Must Reindustrialize: The Return of Monozukuri
Why must Japan reindustrialize? Expert Julius Lilly explores how returning to ‘monozukuri’ and domestic manufacturing is the key to Japan’s economic revival.
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Tokyo’s Top Gluten-Free Restaurants
Discover Tokyo’s top gluten-free restaurants. Find safe, celiac-friendly dining, bakeries and ramen across Shibuya, Roppongi and Setagaya.
