Did you know that, despite the reputation as hard workers, Japan has many public holidays? So, when exactly are Japan’s public holidays? And how many do they have in a year? When planning your trip to ...

“How is Japan so clean even though there are so few trash bins?!” This is something commonly heard by tourists visiting Japan. For many, it’s one of the first things they notice! So just how can such ...

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Japan faced a tough set of third round World Cup qualification fixtures but have secured their spot in Canada, Mexico and the USA. Prior to France 1998, Japan had never qualified for a FIFA World Cup™ ...

Japanese average life expectancy rose in 2023 to 87.14 for women and 81.09 for men, after falling in 2021 and 2022 due to deaths related to COVID-19. According to the Ministry of Health, Labor, and ...

The State Visit began this morning as The Emperor and Empress were met by The King and Queen on Horse Guards, before the Emperor was invited to inspect a Guard of Honour formed of the 1st Battalion ...

Japan has 16 national holidays throughout the year. Both at the start and end of 2025, many schoolchildren and company workers will enjoy nine-day winter vacation periods, running from the Saturday ...

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[Editor's note: Japan announced resumption of e-visa services from August 1, 2024, after a brief suspension, as published in an article on July 29. The service will now be provided through VFS Global.

We explore the origins and history of ‘Kimigayo’, one of the world’s oldest and shortest national anthems. Japan has one of the oldest national anthems in the world. ‘Kimigayo’ is the country’s single ...

It is often times that when living in Japan, whether you're occupying a shared house or renting out your own apartment, you'll find yourself having a limited amount of space to work with. This ...