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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Parking in Japan: What to Know before Getting on the Road
As with anywhere in the world, driving to any destination involves finding a parking spot for your vehicle. When driving in Japan, especially in highly populated cities like Tokyo, finding a parking spot make take some time and planning. Drivers who are new to Japan may also need to bear in mind parking rules and practices common to locals. This guide covers information and tips on parking signs, different places to park, rules, and parking etiquette, to help make the end of your journey a stress-free experience.
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Driving Stickers in Japan
Have you ever seen driving stickers on cars in Japan? There are very specific stickers that are required by law to be placed on cars belonging to certain classes of drivers. The reason you see these is because they are there to tell other drivers to be cautious around vehicles bearing these symbols.
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Dress Code in Japan: A Guide to Appropriate Japanese Attire
As a largely conservative society, Japan has different standards to Western countries in many aspects of life–including dress code. If you’re keen not to offend and want to be sartorially prepared, keep reading for some practical Japanese dress code tips for what to wear during life’s most important situations.
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Gas Stations in Japan - How to fill up
If you own a car or for whatever other reason need to drive in Japan, then you have no doubt become acquainted with the Japanese gas station. Originally, Japanese gas stations were full-service only, with a few attendants waiting around for customers and then providing their service energetically with a smile. Self-service gas stations are becoming more and more common these days.
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What is Japan My Number Card?
In Japan, each citizen has a unique number (called My Number). We would like to introduce you Japan My Number system, particularly for mid- and long-term foreign residents in Japan. All registered inh…
My experience applying for a Japanese Public Daycare
Experience of a Japanese Public Daycare
Tokyo Sports Groups and Clubs for English Speakers
Tokyo offers a healthy dose of competition, team building, and sportsmanship for expat families. You can find an activity that suits your needs whether you are a child or an adult. Check out our guide for more information on some of the best sport clubs, teams, and activities in Tokyo.
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Homemade Baby Food in Japan
It could be very trying to prepare baby food in Japan if you are not familiar with Japanese weaning system. If you would like to try for homemade baby food, here are 3 useful tips to make your “homema…
How to Share, Rent Bikes in Tokyo
In this article, you'll discover about English-speaking shared-bike services, rental bicycles for parents to ride with their children, English-speaking cycling excursions, and cycling groups in Tokyo.
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A Guide to Getting Married in Japan
Getting married in Japan is not only a wonderful experience, but it is also an important decision that can be both exciting and stressful. In case of a foreign citizen, some additional documentation is required. Our guide will go over the basic requirements as well as the necessary documents for marriage registration in Japan.
English-Speaking Hospitals in Hokkaido
Hokkaido Tokyo Kanagawa Aichi Kyoto Osaka Hyogo Hiroshima Yamaguchi Hospitals with English-speaking doctors and staff across Hokkaido, Japan, along w…
Japanese Body Language and Gestures
The gestures and body language that Japanese people use may differ from the ones used in other countries. As an example, when a Japanese person says “I”, they will point to themselves with their index finger.The meaning of a person bowing can change depending on the angle at which they bow and so on. In this article we will introduce you to common gestures and body languages used in Japan.
Polite and Useful Japanese Business Phrases
Working in a Japanese company requires not only knowledge of Japanese business culture but also the use of a polite form of Japanese that is not commonly used in daily life. Here are some commonly used Japanese business phrases you are bound to encounter while working in Japan.
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Polite and Useful Japanese Business Phrases
Working in a Japanese company requires not only knowledge of Japanese business culture but also the use of a polite form of Japanese that is not commonly used in daily life. Here are some commonly used Japanese business phrases you are bound to encounter while working in Japan.
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Japanese Cooking Classes in Tokyo
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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