As the calendar flips to late September, most of us around the world start pulling out sweaters and craving pumpkin-spiced everything. But in Japan, something unusual is happening—or rather, not happening. Autumn seems to be playing hide-and-seek. On September 28, 2025, Osaka recorded a high of 30.6°C, marking the city’s …

As we edge closer to October 2025, Japan is gearing up for a series of updates that could touch everything from your daily entertainment to your household budget. If you’re living in Japan, planning a trip, or just curious about how this innovative nation keeps evolving, these changes highlight the …

In recent years, the city of Kawaguchi in Saitama Prefecture has become a focal point for heated discussions about Japan’s growing immigrant communities, particularly those from Kurdish backgrounds. Online forums and social media buzz with stories of cultural clashes, traffic woes, and public disturbances, often painting a picture of tension …