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Tokyo Area Events for June 2026
Experience June in Tokyo with hydrangea blooms, shrine festivals, firefly nights and food markets all around the city.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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Japan CBN Ban: What Residents and Tourists Need to Know
Japan banned CBN effective June 1, 2026. Here’s what tourists and foreign residents should know before traveling with cannabinoid products in Japan.
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Osaka Area Events for June 2026
Check out our monthly event roundup for Osaka for June 2026.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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2026 Top Jobs in Japan Week 22
Apply to open roles in data analytics, hospitality, finance, risk management and more in this week's Top Jobs in Japan!
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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Bring Back the Yukata: Japan Needs Better Summer Workwear
Cool biz is no longer good enough in the summer heat. We need to bring back the humble yukata for our own collective comfort.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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CineYama: A Foreigner-Built Theater Inside an Abandoned Kindergarten
Learn how a foreign turned an abandoned kindergarten in rural Yamanashi into CineYama, one of Japan’s most unique indie cinemas.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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Japanese Language Proficiency & Residency
Japan is considering new language requirements for permanent residency. This could impact long-term stays and visa applications.
Source: The Japan Times
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2026 Top Jobs in Japan Week 20
Apply to open roles in hospitality and construction in this week's Top Jobs in Japan!
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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Japan Joint Custody Law Explained for Foreign Parents
Japan’s new joint custody law is changing divorce in Japan. Here’s what foreign parents need to know and why critics are concerned.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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Ghosts of Sekigahara: A Haunting Visit to Japan’s Bloodiest Battlefield
The Sekigahara battlefield was the site of Japan’s most decisive samurai battle. Today, the quiet town still feels haunted by history.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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Matsushima: A Slow Journey Along Japan’s Pine Islands
A personal journey through Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, exploring quiet islands, oyster shacks, temples and the slower rhythm of Japan’s northern coast.
Source: GaijinPot Blog
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