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The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Japan¡¯s small but growing ranks of digital nomads have embraced the opportunity to embed themselves in a Japanese life ¡ª and take advantage of a weak yen.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Inside Japan¡¯s rigid adoption system, a British family finds a way
Beyond the paperwork and the language barrier, James Benstead says the hardest part about adopting in Japan was the waiting.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
How a U.S. author found ¡ª and helped build ¡ª community in a Japanese hot spring town
With a new home base, Hannah Kirshner hopes to build even deeper community and cultural connections in rural Ishikawa Prefecture.
Manish Kumar, who asked that his face not be shown, at his restaurant in Tsurugashima, Saitama Prefecture, on June 1.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Jun 8, 2026
Fear and uncertainty for foreign business owners after Japan revises rules
By Elizabeth Beattie
The life that restaurateur Manish Kumar built in Japan for he and his family has been upended after Japan enacted stricter rules for the business manager visa.
Tanpopo, whose name means ¡°dandelion¡± in Japanese, just turned 4 years old and weighs 24 kilograms.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 21, 2026
Sturdy Tanpopo is a ¡®dandy lioness¡¯
This 4-year-old dog has loads of energy and would make a great addition to an active household.
Five-year-old Minori came to the shelter this year after her owner passed away.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 13, 2026
Exuberant eater Minori will bless your home
This 5-year-old cat with a charming orange-and-white coat has a lot of love to give.
Gammo arrived at ARK in spring 2025 with two of his brothers and took some time getting adjusted to his new environment.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Apr 27, 2026
¡®Goofy fluffball¡¯ Gammo has a heart filled with joy
This 3-year-old dog has made big strides since arriving at the shelter around a year ago.
Simona Stanzani translates manga into Italian and English, working with localization companies in Japan and publishers in Italy and elsewhere.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Apr 27, 2026
Italian creatives find their niche in Japan
By Agnese Dionisio
Inspired by early encounters with Japanese culture, Tokyo-based translator Simona Stanzani and illustrator Luca Tieri have put creative dialogue at the forefront of their careers.
Izanami was named after the goddess of creation who gave birth to the Japanese archipelago.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Apr 21, 2026
Black-and-white beauty Izanami is here to chill
This 5-year-old tuxedo cat prefers peace and quiet over games, but gets chatty from time to time.
Luca is a Labrador mix that came to ARK recently due to family circumstances.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Apr 17, 2026
Labrador mix Luca is a bundle of love
This 4-year-old is full of energy, affection and passion for the great outdoors.

Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
Intervention is the word after yen moves beyond ?163 and sits there
The government could prop up the yen at any moment, though its signaling is hard to read.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot sleepless nights
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night¡¯s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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