
Japan Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Meet Team Japan at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Learn about Japan’s medal contenders, rising stars and athletes competing in Milano Cortina.

Meet Team Japan at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Learn about Japan’s medal contenders, rising stars and athletes competing in Milano Cortina.

Join GaijinPot Celebrates: New Connections, a casual night of live music, drinks, networking and community at THE TOKYO in Nishi-Azabu.

A Japanese YouTuber with three “wives” saw his household collapse. His story reveals the strange history and modern reality of polygamy in Japan.

From seasonal flower festivals and neighborhood markets to exhibitions and winter illuminations, here are Tokyo area events for February 2026.

Longer summers, shorter winters and growing concern across Japan. Is the country’s beloved four-season cycle starting to fade?

Check out our monthly event roundup for Osaka for February 2026.

Japan is considering stricter requirements for permanent residency and citizenship. Proposed changes include longer residency periods and Japanese language proficiency for permanent residents.

Japan is considering raising visa renewal fees for foreign residents by up to 400%. The proposal aims to improve services for foreign residents and strengthen immigration control.

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