The subsidy is ¥500,000. According to a 2023 study by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare, the cost of giving birth in Japan ranges from around ¥350,000 to over ¥600,000. The exact amount ...

Recent headlines shared a story about a man requiring rescue from Mt. Fuji twice in four days while climbing in the off-season. Outside the official climbing period (July to early September), snow, ...

Also known as the National Pension Service, kokumin nenkin is Japan’s public pension system. Regardless of nationality, everyone in Japan must enroll in a pension plan, even foreigners. Fortunately, ...

Check out the latest job openings in this week's Top Jobs in Japan with open roles in marketing, gaming, security and more.

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Hayama offers cleaner beaches, better vibes, chill events and views of Mt. Fuji, all just a short ride from Tokyo.

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