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Filing tax returns doesn't have to be complicated. In this post, we go through the different types and their pros and cons.

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Not only is Ise Grand Shrine Japan's most important Shinto site—but it's also a great deep dive into Japanese culture and history.

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Explore Japan’s Worst Tourist Traps and Where to Go Instead Some of the most famous destinations in Japan aren’t as great as advertised, but a better option might be just around the corner. By Laura ...

It’s autumn — the best time to eat insects! Join GaijinPot as we take a gastronomical tour of bugs in the traditional cuisine of Gifu and Nagano prefectures.

Are you hungry enough to try these crazy food challenges in Japan? Can you consume 10 kilograms of curry rice? 100 Dumplings in an hour?