Deep Japan

Our Deep Japan storytellers, your Senpai.

Our Deep Japan storytellers,
your Senpai.

Our mission.

Deep Japan is a community-driven tourism platform offering authentic insights into Japanese culture, travel, and everyday life. Our diverse “Senpai” writers—many with over 20 years of living in Japan—share heartfelt stories, practical travel tips, and fascinating observations about the Japan they know and love. 

Our mission is to shine a light on the thoughtful traditions and endearing quirks that define Japanese life, fostering a deeper appreciation for what makes this country so beautifully different.

Write for us. Tell your story.

Professional writing experience is not required—if you have lived in Japan for at least three years at any point, we welcome you to apply to join our Senpai writer community. Whether you first came to Japan to teach, study abroad, follow a partner, launch a new career, or simply chase a curiosity—we want to hear from you.

There are stories only you can tell, and at Deep Japan, we would be honored to give your voice a home.

Word of the Week

Ikigai

A concept that refers to one’s reason for being, the sense of purpose or fulfillment that makes life meaningful. It is often seen as the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at, and what the world needs.

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  Unnan City’s sakura: Decades of springtime beauty, protected by local hands

  Unnan City in Shimane Prefecture is awash in color from late February until the end of April, with numerous varieties of sakura, making it one of the most popular hanami (cherry blossom viewing) spots in the region. The city comprises the smaller towns of Kisuki, Mitoya, Daito, Kakeya, Kamo, and Yoshida, each rich i…

  

  Emily Morofushi