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English edition 2026

Living in Japan:
your English-language guide

Practical guides on daily life, travel, culture and food in Japan, adapted into English from our French-language site Vivre au Japon for expats, students and travellers.

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What you will find here

Travel & destinations

Cities, sights, itineraries, transport and the practical details that make a trip to Japan easier to plan.

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Culture & traditions

Customs, etiquette, festivals and the language, explained for newcomers.

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Food & drink

What to eat, where to eat it and how Japanese eating places work.

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Practical life

Everyday questions for residents and visitors: time difference, money, connectivity and getting around.

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Need more depth? Read the French guides

The English edition grows automatically: every new article published on the French site is adapted into English a few hours later. Our complete guides on visas, housing, work and administration are still available in French only.

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Latest articles

découvrez les meilleures activités à odaiba : attractions, musées, shopping, plage et vues spectaculaires sur la baie de tokyo.

Odaiba Tokyo: Things to Do on the Artificial Island

Discover Odaiba, Tokyo’s artificial island: attractions, beaches, museums and bay views for a memorable waterfront escape in the capital.

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découvrez les séismes au japon, leurs causes, les régions les plus touchées et les mesures de prévention pour mieux comprendre ces phénomènes naturels.

Earthquakes in Japan: Why They Happen and What to Do

Find out why earthquakes are so frequent in Japan and learn the right safety measures to follow during your stay, including tsunami evacuation advice.

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découvrez le mont fuji, emblème du japon : son histoire, ses paysages spectaculaires et les meilleurs conseils pour préparer votre visite.

Mount Fuji: Height, Eruptions and Best Views

Discover Mount Fuji’s altitude, volcanic history and eruptions, plus the best viewpoints for seeing Japan’s iconic mountain.

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découvrez les hôtels capsules au japon : une expérience unique, pratique et abordable pour séjourner au cœur des villes japonaises.

Capsule Hotels in Japan: How They Work, Comfort and Prices

Discover how capsule hotels in Japan work, their comfort, facilities and prices, and how to choose one for your trip.

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ghibli museum ou ghibli park ? comparez les attractions, les expériences et les billets pour choisir la visite idéale au japon.

Ghibli Museum vs Ghibli Park: Tickets, Access and Differences

Compare the Ghibli Museum and Ghibli Park: tickets, access, differences and practical advice for choosing your visit in Japan.

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découvrez le château de himeji, joyau japonais classé à l’unesco, célèbre pour son élégante silhouette blanche, son histoire et ses jardins.

Himeji Castle: Visit and Access from Osaka or Kyoto

Visit Himeji Castle with practical advice and routes for reaching it easily from Osaka or Kyoto, including trains, tickets, stairs and gardens.

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Allée de portiques torii vermillon, avec une lanterne suspendue, au sanctuaire Fushimi Inari

Fushimi Inari Kyoto: Visiting the Shrine of a Thousand Torii

Discover Fushimi Inari in Kyoto: walk through its thousands of vermilion torii and explore one of Japan’s most iconic shrines.

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Corde sacrée en paille ornée de papiers en zigzag devant un petit sanctuaire, avec deux chats porte-bonheur

Japanese Greetings: Hello, Thank You and Goodbye

Learn how to say hello, thank you and goodbye in Japanese, with pronunciation, useful phrases and guidance on choosing the right level of politeness.

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