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If you’ve ever typed your name in katakana into an online form and gotten an error like “must be entered in full-width characters,” don’t panic, it’s not a system error. Japanese websites actually require you to type using full-width katakana (全角, z...

If a resident in Japan planning to renew your visa or change your status of residence anytime soon, there’s a change coming that’s worth noting.

On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the Japanese government decided to raise fees for foreign nationals who renew or change their status of residency in Japan. The renewal fee will rise to up to ¥75,000 from a uniform ¥6,000, effe...

As of 2026, Japan has more than 57,000 convenience stores, colloquially called the konbini. Don’t think of them as your regular gas station mini-mart back home. Konbini in Japan play in an entirely different le...

Getting ready for a job interview in Japan can be a nerve-wracking experience. Irrespective of whether you are Japanese or not, beyond simply answering these questions, you need to abide to certain etiquette. That doesn’t account for the skill or case-based question...