Marriage is a legal and social institution in Japan that is central to the family.

A marriage is recognized by law when a couple successfully submits the proper documents to the City Hall Registrar to change their status on their Family Registration Sheet "Koseki - 戸籍".

​According to Japanese law, no ceremony is required. (Watch A Video On YouTube)

We live in an era where technology is constantly evolving, so how will we handle these changes? Will artificial intelligence (AI) take away authority from humans? Or will there be some sort of conflict between people who believe in God and those who don't?

Finally, what does AI think about all this? Can it help us understand the future of religion? Let's explore these questions one by one. ( Watch On YouTube )

If you are looking for an occasion to explore the Mount Fuji area, the Shibazakura festival is the perfect opportunity.

Fuji Shibazakura is an annual festival that showcases large fields of pink moss against the backdrop of Mount Fuji, Japan's most famous landmark.

If you are going, make sure to check the dates and plan ahead, as the festival lasts only a little over a month. (Watch A YouTube Video)

​If you have moved to Japan, one of the first things you'll need to do is to get hold of your town's trash guide.

In Japan, garbage is basically categorized into four types; Combustible, Incombustible, Bottles and Cans, and Oversized Garbage.

Keep in mind that each city has its own rules, but in general, the rules are pretty similar.

Moreover, garbage collection dates and hours differ depending on the area.
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Furusato Nozei is a kind of donation out of income tax that people offer to the local or prefectural governments of their choice, and in response, municipalities repay the donors’ generosity by sending them "thank you gifts". In most cases, the gifts are local specialties.

Foreign residents who work and pay taxes in Japan, can also participate in Furusato Nozei program and receive gifts in return for their donations.