JAPAN KNOWLEDGE ATLAS
A Guide to Japan Culture, Life, and Cities
Understand real Japan through culture, daily life, food, cities, study, and work.
Data index
1,284 guides 86 topics 8 citiesFive knowledge domains
Five dimensions of Japan
A connected index for culture, life, cities, food, study, and work.
Japan Culture Atlas
- History and eras
- Shrines and temples
- Traditional craft
- Contemporary culture
- Tea and everyday aesthetics
- Language and etiquette
Japan Life Manual
- First week
- Housing and community
- Healthcare
- Safety and disaster
- Mobile and payment
- Administrative papers
Japan City Desk
- Tokyo neighborhoods
- Kansai lens
- Regional cities
- Urban systems
- Commuter zones
- Regional life
Japanese Food Archive
- Regional cuisine
- Restaurant types
- Ingredients and drink
- Dining culture
- Convenience-store food
- Tea and sweets
Study and Work in Japan
- Study applications
- Visa procedures
- Job hunting
- Workplace culture
- Part-time work rules
- Long-term path
High-frequency guide index
Practical guide index
High-intent guides for living, studying, and working in Japan.
View all guidesTransit Basics
Subway, JR, shinkansen, buses, IC cards, and transport passes.
Read guide 02Renting Flow
Search, viewing, contract, move-in, fees, and documents.
Read guide 03Mobile Plans
Carriers, signup paths, monthly costs, and short-term options.
Read guide 04Japan Etiquette
Greetings, dining, public spaces, gifts, and everyday manners.
Read guideCity knowledge network
Four city perspectives
Read cities through transit, culture, daily life, and work.
View city topicsTokyo
TOKYO
- Topics
- 352
- Guides
- 498
- Transit hub
- Urban culture
- Business and tech
Osaka
OSAKA
- Topics
- 298
- Guides
- 381
- Kansai life
- Food city
- Commerce
Kyoto
KYOTO
- Topics
- 267
- Guides
- 345
- Traditional culture
- Shrines and temples
- Craft
Sapporo
SAPPORO
- Topics
- 189
- Guides
- 256
- Nature and seasons
- Snow life
- Regional living
Fukuoka
FUKUOKA
- Topics
- 176
- Guides
- 231
- Kyushu gateway
- Seaside life
- Startups and food
Nagoya
NAGOYA
- Topics
- 164
- Guides
- 218
- Chubu hub
- Manufacturing
- Transit node
Kobe
KOBE
- Topics
- 143
- Guides
- 196
- Port city
- Mountain and sea
- Kansai living
Kanazawa
KANAZAWA
- Topics
- 126
- Guides
- 172
- Hokuriku culture
- Craft city
- Museums
Latest features and articles
Editor picks
Deep reads, practical guides, and field notes.
View all articlesFirst Week in Japan: Address, Phone, Insurance, and Money
A practical sequence for making your residence card, address, contact, health insurance, and payment setup usable.
Before Arrival in Japan: Documents and First-Month Checklist
Prepare residence documents, money, transport, connectivity, insurance, and safety information before landing.
Healthcare and Insurance in Japan: How to Prepare for Care
Understand insurance enrollment, clinic flow, My Number insurance-card materials, and what to verify locally.
Japanese History by Layers: A Practical Reading Guide
Read Japanese history through places, institutions, cultural properties, festivals, and city form.