Travel Tips

Moving to Japan? Here are some dates you should avoid. See more videos on our Gaijinpot Youtube Channel—and don’t forget to like, subscribe and hit that… Read More »Avoid Moving To Japan During These 3 Holidays

Nestled within the central-eastern part of Hyogo Prefecture, Tamba-Sasayama is a tranquil town steeped in samurai history. This article showcases four outstanding restaurants, where visitors… Read More »4 Restaurants to Enjoy in Tamba-Sasayama: Kuromame Sweets, Botan-Nabe & More

When visiting Japan, there are several useful phrases you should probably know, as there may not be many Japanese people who speak English very fluently.… Read More »Japanese Are So Polite! 52 Weirdly Useful Phrases to Understand Japanese Manners & Daily Life

Next to Kyoto lies Shiga Prefecture, a land filled with wonderful sights to see, such as Lake Biwa and Hikone Castle. Within its borders is… Read More »Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo Guide: Shopping, Food, a Direct Shuttle Bus from Kyoto Station, and More!

Mount Takao is a mountain of beautiful natural sights located within Tokyo itself. It was given the highest rating of three-stars by travel guide Michelin… Read More »Tokyo’s Tallest Mountain: 5 Fun Spots to Drop By On the Way to Mount Takao

Japan is well-known as an onsen (hot spring) country. There are many onsen in Hokkaido, and you can find them speckled all around Japan’s northern… Read More »Do’s & Don’ts: 9 Weird Things Tourists Often Forget at Onsen in Hokkaido

Where are the best shopping districts in Tokyo? Whether you hit up every duty-free shop you see or you just want to pick up omiyage… Read More »10 Best Tokyo Shopping Districts: Where to Shop and What to Buy There!

Shop like a local in Tokyo with a visit to five nearby premium outlet malls, including Mitsui Outlet Park, Shisui Premium Outlet, Karuizawa Prince Shopping… Read More »Shopping Heaven! Best Outlet Malls & Factory Outlets Near Tokyo

Over its 77-year history, Fender has evolved as a culture-defining frontrunner with each generation of players. Now, Fender has opened FENDER FLAGSHIP TOKYO—its first-ever retail… Read More »World-Famous Instrument Maker ‘Fender’ Opens First Flagship Store in Tokyo’s Harajuku

Thanks to the success of our past meetups, we’re proud to announce our fifth edition: GaijinPot Meet Mojito Night! This time, we’ll be meeting you… Read More »GaijinPot Meet: July Minty Mojito Madness