EXPAT INFO
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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Business Telephone Conversations in Japanese
When a foreigner works in a Japanese company, to answer incoming phone calls may be a basic office work. As telephone communication is made only by exchange of our voices, it is very important for you…
What are shinto offerings?
This page contains affiliate links. This article is contributed by 供TOMO. Shinto is an important part of Japanese culture and one of the main religions. If you live in Japan or if you have ever had th…
Registering or Changing Your Address in Japan
When you arrive in Japan and have a fixed address or are residing in a service apartment where their address can be recorded as yours, the first thing you should do is go to the municipal office and r…
What is Chonaikai (Neighborhood Associations) and How can Foreigners Join?
In Japan, each district has an organization run by local residents called a Chonaikai or Jichikai (means neighborhood association or residents’ association), which holds events, disaster prevention dr…
English-speaking Babysitters in Tokyo
If you’re raising children in Japan or will ever be in need of child care, you can find useful information here. There are also many after-school classes are available in Tokyo. Babysitters in Tokyo F…
Mago wa Yasashii: Japanese Key to Healthy Eating
This page contains affiliate links. Japan is known for its rich cultural traditions, technological advancements, as well as delicious and healthy food. However, it would be a mistake to assume that al…
Japanese Job Titles in English
There are many job titles that are commonly used in Japanese companies. Sometimes even some Japanese people find this system complicated and difficult to understand. To help understand this confusing…
Japanese National Holiday Calendar
Like all countries, Japan has a number of unique national holidays that range from those commemorating historically significant dates to religious festivals. We have prepared a list of all of the majo…
Buying New / Used Cars in Japan
This page contains affiliate links. Having a car provides practical benefits. In this article you can learn what you will need to purchase a car in Japan and find some tips. If you are interested in l…
English speaking car dealers in Japan
This page contains affiliate links. While Japan has a large number of motor companies, those that can provide services in English are limited. The following car dealers, on the other hand, are able to…
Leasing Cars in Japan
This page contains affiliate links. There are numerous advantages to leasing an automobile. For individuals who will only be in Japan for a limited period of time, leasing a car allows them to pay fo…
Train Etiquette in Japan: What to Expect as a Foreigner
The Japanese train system is renowned throughout the world for its speed, efficiency, and punctuality. What may be commonplace to Japanese residents is often impressive and surprising for foreigners c…
Eating Outside in Japan: Know the Rules, Avoid a Food Fight
Japan is one of the cleanest, most well-kept countries in the world and consistently tops charts of safest and best places to live on Earth. With that, however, comes a complicated system of social bo…
Foreigner-Friendly Yoga Studios in Tokyo
Many Yoga classes are available in Tokyo and its popularity has gained within the past few years. In a fast paced city like Tokyo, stress management becomes very important and Yoga is one of the great ways to reduce stress and anxiety. There are other benefits as well such as maintaining weight, stronger bones, improving sense of balance, improving lung capacity, lower blood pressure, increasing flexibility and many more.
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Japanese Cooking Classes in Tokyo: Learn How to Cook Japanese Food
No Japanese, no problem—there are a wide variety of English-friendly cooking classes available throughout Tokyo that can teach you how to make all your favorite Japanese foods, from sushi and ramen to traditional home-cooked meals.
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Onsen Etiquette in Japan: Rules and Manners
Nothing beats the soothing effects and cultural experience of visiting a Japanese hot spring (Onsen). A trip to an onsen in Japan is a highly recommended experience appreciated by visitors and new for…
A Guide to Tatami and Tatami Mats
This page contains affiliate links. Tatami mats have long been an important part of Japanese culture, design, and even sports. The woven rush grass of tatami mats creates a welcoming, relaxing environ…
Zoos and Aquariums in Tokyo
If you are seeking for Zoos and Aquariums in and around Tokyo, this is the right list for you! There is a plethora of zoos and aquariums with many fascinating animals to see and that would be fun to e…
What is Japan Rail Pass and How to Get One
This page contains affiliate links. The Japan Rail Pass is a joint offer by the 6 Japan Railways Group (JR) companies and is a great value and convenient ticket for rail travel throughout Japan for to…
Furusato Nozei: How to Benefit from Japan's Hometown Tax
Furusato Nōzei, or the hometown tax, is a system by which taxpayers can pay their income or residential tax to a regional area, rather than the area in which they actually reside. Why pay tax somewher…
