Relationships

Enjoy your love life in Japan: make connections, discover first-date etiquette, learn how to organize a wedding, and navigate change with ease.

Bridge and groom standing near the entrance of their venue, looking to the side. There is a cherry tree blossoming.

Getting a Divorce in Japan as a Foreigner: Process and Child Custody (2026)

Getting a divorce comes with a huge amount of personal upheaval. While the divorce process in Japan can look simple on paper, foreign expats often also face extra questions about the impact on their visa, divorce recognition and child custody when the spouse is Japanese. The Japanese divorce process can take different forms depending on […]

Couple walking on a date through the park, wearing traditional kimonos.

Dating in Japan: finding love as an expat

Learn about dating in Japan, including where to meet singles, what to expect in a relationship, and how to impress on your first date.

Two people kissing while standing on a red paper umbrella. They're wearing traditional red and black kimonos.

Japanese weddings: how to get married in Japan

Couples getting married in Japan have many options for their big day. Find out how to organize a ceremony and handle the legalities.