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Discover essential information for expats living in Japan. Our guide offers valuable tips on settling in, understanding local customs, navigating everyday life, handling official documents, and finding the best attractions. Whether you're new to Japan or looking to enhance your experience, we provide practical insights to help you thrive in your new home.
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Cost of Living in Japan
Are you wondering the monthly living cost in Japan? As prices have been rising significantly in many countries, the situation in Japan is equivalent. In this article, you will find the Consumer Price…
10 Most Convenient Daily Life Services in Japan for Expats
Living in Japan, it’s easy to notice how many everyday services are “just too convenient.” For foreigners, Japan’s lifestyle services are not only efficient but also impressively thoughtful. From shop…
How to Survive Japanese Summer and Prevent Heatstroke
This page contains affiliate links. In Japan, summer is not only characterized by high temperatures but also high humidity, which results in a number of people suffering from heatstroke every year. In…
List of Japanese Language Schools in Tokyo
Tokyo offers a wide range of Japanese language schools for beginners, intermediate, and advanced learners. Whether you're looking to improve conversational Japanese, prepare for the JLPT, or learn bus…
English-Speaking Driving Schools in Tokyo
This page contains affiliate links. If you are unfamiliar with Japanese driving rules or are otherwise unable to pass the practical driving test, you may want to attend one of the many driving schools…
Japan Driving Demerit Points: Traffic Violations & Penalties
Whether you have an international permit or a Japanese driver’s license, Japan’s driving rules are the same — and so are the penalties if you break them. If you want to stay on the right side of the l…
English-Speaking Dentists in Tokyo
This page contains affiliate links. Although routine dental cleanings are recommended once every 6 to 12 months, putting off going to the dentist is a common fact of adult life. But for expats living…
Which Visa is Right for My Business in Japan?
This article is contributed by Kreston Proworks, who has incorporated over 1000 companies in Japan. Japan continues to draw global attention as a destination not just for tourism, but for relocation.…
Living and Working in Rural Japan: Realities, Communities, and Legal Tips for Digital Nomads
This article is contributed by ELENTO LLC. This article continues from Discover Trial Living in Rural Japan: A New Choice for Digital Nomads and explores the realities of living and working in rural J…
Digital Nomad in Japan: Rise of Short to Medium-Term Stays from Overseas
In recent times, there has been an increase in individuals coming to Japan for short or medium-term stays, engaging in work from their home country while enjoying tourism. As a result, there is a grow…
Mental Health Help in Japan: English-Speaking Support
As a new resident in a foreign country, it is hardly surprising if you feel the need to talk to someone about your daily concerns and uncertainties from a professional and objective view. While seeing…
English-Speaking Mental Health Professionals in Tokyo, Osaka & Nagoya
This is an extensive list of English-speaking psychologists and psychiatrists in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. Many specialize in different areas of mental wellness and offer a variety of services based o…
Why Hiring a Housekeeper in Japan Might Be the Best Decision for Your Mental Health
Feeling overwhelmed with daily life in Japan? You’re not alone. For many expats, adjusting to a new culture, language, and pace of life can add layers of stress to an already busy schedule. Add housework to the mix, and it becomes to feel like there’s never a moment to breathe. But there’s a solution that often gets overlooked: hiring a housekeeper. We Celestsitter would like to introduce to you why bringing a helping hand into your home might be the best mental health decision you make this year.
Japan Typhoon Season: How to Prepare for a Disaster
Earthquakes aren't the only natural disasters to be aware of in Japan. In recent years, rising sea surface temperatures due to global warming have caused typhoons to form closer to Japan and become mo…
English-Speaking Hospitals in Tokyo
Hokkaido Tokyo Kanagawa Aichi Kyoto Osaka Hyogo Hiroshima Yamaguchi Hospitals with English-speaking doctors and staff in major cities such as Tokyo a…
How to Get a Part-Time Job for Foreigners and Students in Japan
Getting a part-time job in Japan, is not very difficult, almost 75% of foreigners and students easily get a part-time job there. Especially in big these like Tokyo, Osaka, and Yokohama. Moreover, the shortage of manpower in almost every domain due to the aging population of Japan is paving the path for foreign job.
Osaka Climate & Weather: Monthly Averages & Seasonal Tips
For foreign expats moving to Osaka from overseas or other parts of Japan, this guide provides helpful information on Osaka’s weather. Osaka experiences four distinct seasons, with generally mild and p…
Tokyo Climate & Weather: Monthly Averages & Seasonal Tips
Tokyo experiences distinct seasonal variations, but in recent years, spring and autumn seem to be shorter. Summers are hot and humid, while winters can be dry and cold. From July to October, typhoon season occurs, bringing sudden heavy rain and strong winds.
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Best Ways to Store Emergency Bags in Japan
This article is contributed by Kurashinity In Japan, where earthquakes and other natural disasters are a part of life, having an emergency bag is essential. But just as important as what you pack is w…
English-Speaking Dentists in Iwakuni (Yamaguchi)
There is a U.S. Marine Corps base in Iwakuni-shi, which has brought a significant number of military-related foreign residents and affiliated businesses to the area. As a result, the city offers vario…
