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Gogatsu Byou: The Sickness that Strike Japan Each May

By Amber Bunnell / May 11, 2021 May 27, 2021 / 4 minutes of reading

May sickness (５月病, gogatsu byou) describes the depression and anxiety that strike many in Japan after Golden Week, a result of changing surroundings and the end of the long holiday.

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Best Credit Cards in Japan for Foreigners

By The Best Japan / May 6, 2021 December 7, 2021 / 5 minutes of reading

Make the most of your time in Japan. Travel, dine out, and shop worry-free by getting to know the best credit cards in Japan here!

Naoshima Day Trip: A Tired Traveler’s Experience on Japan’s Art Island

By Lena Glaze / May 5, 2021 May 27, 2021 / 10 minutes of reading

Learn how to have a day trip to Naoshima, Japan’s art island, on a budget and time-crunch. Top tips for your budget and time.

Cute Japanese Stamps Galore in Downtown Kyoto

By Chelanna White / April 11, 2021 April 25, 2021 / 5 minutes of reading

For the longest time, I just called it “that stamp store I like.” I am a fan of, and even …

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SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Amusement Theme Park

Super Nintendo World, USJ: Everything to Know

By Teresa / February 14, 2021 May 27, 2021 / 3 minutes of reading

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, opening in 2021, brings to life the official universe of Nintendo with Mario and the dynamic crew in Osaka, Japan.

Can’t Get a Credit Card in Japan? Use PayPay

By Teresa / January 29, 2021 August 12, 2021 / 3 minutes of reading

Can’t get a credit card in Japan? Here’s a simple app everyone can use to be cashless. You’ll get rewards (up to ¥5,000) for each purchase!

The Japan labor law change makes all employees receive the same benefits aside from salary and bonuses.

Japan Labor Law Change in 2020

By Teresa / December 15, 2020 May 13, 2022 / 1 minute of reading

After months of waiting since the April 2020 law labor change in Japan, the government released two sites with proper …

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Japan’s 2020 Winter Holidays: 17 Days Long?

By Teresa / October 31, 2020 May 13, 2022 / 2 minutes of reading

In a blink of an eye, we’re suddenly a beat away from winter. Yes, that means the year is ending, …

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