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Saitama is the capital of Saitama Prefecture, and it was formed in 2001 as a merger of several small municipalities. It’s a 20-minute train ride from Tokyo, which makes it a popular commuter town, but it also offers many opportunities and attractions in itself.

Nagano is a city and prefecture located in the heart of the Chūbu region of Japan. This area is becoming increasingly popular among expats, because it’s only 1.5 hours away from Tokyo, yet offers a much more rural, peaceful and budget-friendly lifestyle. There is no shortage of...

Hiroshima is a prefecture located on the Honshu island of Japan. Hiroshima is best known among foreigners for its painful history - it was the site of an atomic bombing during World War II. But though the area was almost entirely destroyed at the time, great efforts were made to rebu...

Osaka (大阪, Ōsaka) is a well-known prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. Osaka is a major financial hub in Japan and home to top companies such as Panasonic and Sharp. The total population of Osaka prefecture is currently 19.3 million.In this article, we wil...

Yahoo Japan recently surveyed some 16,000 participants across Japan's 47 prefectures and asked them one crucial question, "Would you ever move away from your current prefecture?"Usually, many surveys are released asking residents, "Where in Japan ...

Nagoya is a large city that sits between Tokyo and Osaka. It’s home to around 2.3 million people and is ...

Chiba Prefecture neighbors Tokyo and is one of the 6 most popular places among foreigners who live in Japan. What makes it so attractive?

Sendagaya is a vibrant neighborhood located in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward. It sits between Shinjuku and Harajuku, yet offers an entirely different atmosphere, lifestyle, and attractions. It's packed with restaurants, galleries, and shops, but there are al...

Hakusan is a quiet neighborhood located in the heart of Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward. Like many of Bunkyo's neighborhoods, it's a center of college life in the city, which allows easy access to the rest of Tokyo via its train station.

Harumi is a neighborhood located on reclaimed land on the Sumida River in Chuo City. In the past, it was best known for its large office buildings, but new apartment complexes, including Tokyo&...

From tropical beaches to volcanoes and mystical forests, Kagoshima is the perfect place to see the wild side of Japan. It’s a beautiful location for those who want to experience traditional Japan and stay in touch with nature, while the town of Kagoshima also has a lively socia...

Yokosuka (横須賀市, Yokosuka-shi) is a popular city in Kanagawa prefecture. Yoko...

Sumida Ward is located in northeastern Tokyo. It is bordered by neighboring wards Adachi and Arakawa....

Yayoi is a small artistic neighborhood located in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward. It was named after a specific type of pottery that was discovered in the area and is now known as an educational and cultural center in this part of the city.

Koto Ward is located along the Sumida River and Arakawa River in Tokyo. “Koto” means East...